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title: "Consultancy Services for the Development of a Virtual Dive and Underwater Interpretation Resource"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000567678"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-15"
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# Consultancy Services for the Development of a Virtual Dive and Underwater Interpretation Resource

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000567678

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Orkney Islands Council pertains to the "Consultancy Services for the Development of a Virtual Dive and Underwater Interpretation Resource.” This contract is categorized under general public services within the region of Orkney, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender is currently within the award stage, having recently awarded the contract to Aquatera Ltd. The total contract value is £60,000. Notably, the project's duration is from March 1, 2019, to March 31, 2019, with a deadline for bids originally set for January 10, 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services related to marine environments, educational resources, and digital technologies. Companies with expertise in project management and the development of virtual educational tools would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The involvement of local partnerships emphasises the project’s community impact, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute to the conservation and enhancement of Orkney’s natural heritage.

## Notice

The provision of Consultancy Services for the development of a virtual dive and underwater interpretation resource for Orkney's North Isles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to develop a underwater interpretation resource or virtual dive that will raise awareness and knowledge of the protected and rare underwater environment that surrounds the North Isles. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348494 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 63513000 - Tourist information services
- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79961320 - Underwater photography services
- 90700000 - Environmental 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=MAR348494
- 14 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339967

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339967&idx=1
  14th December 2018 - Invitation to Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339967
  Consultancy Services for the Development of a Virtual Dive and Underwater Interpretation Resource - The provision of Consultancy Services for the development of a virtual dive and underwater interpretation resource for Orkney's North Isles.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348494
  Consultancy Services for the Development of a Virtual Dive and Underwater Interpretation Resource - The provision of Consultancy Services for the development of a virtual dive and underwater interpretation resource for Orkney's North Isles.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000567678

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