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title: "Provision of Maritime Research Project - The Seas Around Orkney"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582231"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-14"
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# Provision of Maritime Research Project - The Seas Around Orkney

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582231

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council recently completed a public procurement process for the "Provision of Maritime Research Project - The Seas Around Orkney". This service contract, valued at £126,750, pertains to the maritime history of Orkney's North Isles and was conducted under an open procurement method. The tender was initiated on 9th May 2019, with a submission deadline on 31st May 2019. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract signature dated 8th July 2019. The project's delivery location is within the region of Kirkwall, Orkney, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime research, public services, interpretation, and communication projects. Companies that have expertise in archaeology, environmental consultancy, and heritage management would be well-suited to participate. With funding support from various organisations, including the Heritage Lottery Fund, organisations can leverage this opportunity to contribute to the promotion and conservation of Orkney's cultural heritage while potentially growing their business through this engagement.

## Notice

The provision of a research, communication and interpretation project, focused on the maritime history of Orkney's North Isles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding for a research, communication and interpretation project focused on the maritime history of Orkney's 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=OCT368883 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,750 |
| Lots value | £126,750 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £126,750 |

## 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 | WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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
- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368883
- 9 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353679

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353679&idx=1
  9th May 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353679
  Provision of Maritime Research Project - The Seas Around Orkney - The provision of a research, communication and interpretation project, focused on the maritime history of Orkney's North Isles.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368883
  Provision of Maritime Research Project - The Seas Around Orkney - The provision of a research, communication and interpretation project, focused on the maritime history of 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-r6ebe6-0000582231

## Provenance

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