--- title: "Provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Intrepretation Boards" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-15" --- # Provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Intrepretation Boards Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Orkney Islands Council, which is seeking to procure services for the "Provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Interpretation Boards" as part of the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme. The tender, identified as OIC/PROC/0819, has a total contract value of £80,000 and falls within the services industry category. The procurement is currently in the active tendering stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 30 November 2018. The project is particularly focused on Orkney's North Isles, with all submissions required to be made electronically. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of consultancy and environmental services, particularly those skilled in creating educational material and interpretative projects related to natural heritage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular could thrive in this environment, as reflected by the fact that all bids received thus far have originated from SME suppliers. With the backing of substantial funding from various heritage and environmental bodies, organisations that are proficient in outdoor education, historical interpretation, or exhibit design would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Interpretation Boards for Orkney's North Isles as part of the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Consultancy Services for the Development of Natural Heritage Guides and Interpretation Boards for Orkney's North Isles. The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to deliver natural heritage guides and interpretation across the north isles of Orkney. NILPS is a 5-year, 4.5 million pound GBP project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Historic Environment Scotland, Orkney Island Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The aim of scheme is to promote the North's Isles natural, built and cultural heritage, through providing funding for a range of physical improvements, conservation and landscape projects, training, interpretation and educational projects. There is funding within the programme dedicated towards the development and provision of North Isles "wild Places" guides and interpretation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348484 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | £80,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £80,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AQUATERA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348484 - 12 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336784 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336784&idx=1 12th November 2018 - 001 - Invitation to Tender Documentation OICPROC0819 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336784 Provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Intrepretation Boards - The provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Interpretation Boards for Orkney's North Isles as part of the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348484 Provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Intrepretation Boards - The provision of Natural Heritage Guides and Interpretation Boards for Orkney's North Isles as part of the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563862 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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