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title: "Provision of a Neolithic Research Project - \"Neolithic Landscapes of the Dead\""
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buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Neolithic Research Project - "Neolithic Landscapes of the Dead"

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597943

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is currently undertaking the procurement process for a project titled "Provision of a Neolithic Research Project – “Neolithic Landscapes of the Dead”". This initiative falls within the services category, specifically focused on archaeological research, and is set in Kirkwall, UK. The procurement process has been initiated via an open procedure and is currently active. The deadline for tender submissions is 25th October 2019, with the award period commencing on 28th October 2019. The estimated total financial value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in archaeological research, community engagement, or educational services, particularly those with expertise in Neolithic studies and a commitment to local community involvement. Companies that can provide innovative interpretation strategies or conduct public workshops related to the project would be particularly well-suited to participate. As Orkney seeks to enhance tourism and public interest in its archaeological heritage, businesses that collaborate with local communities and heritage organisations may find favourable growth prospects through this contract.

## Notice

The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to deliver an archaeological research and interpretation project focusing on selected Neolithic tombs of the North Isles of Orkney.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Neolithic archaeology of Orkney is outstanding and includes some of the most important sites in North West Europe. In 1999 a number of sites and monuments on Mainland were awarded World Heritage Site status. This listing has raised the archaeological profile of Mainland Orkney and resulted in an increase in tourism. This contrasts with the picture emerging in the North Isles of Orkney, where communities have not seen such an obvious benefit from the UNESCO World Heritage listing. There is a wealth of Neolithic archaeology in the North Isles and this includes numerous burial tombs - many that have not been excavated using contemporary techniques. Some of these tombs have little or no interpretation associated with them and are visited relatively infrequently. An important part of this project is to provide an opportunity for isles residents to assist in archaeological research and learn about the Neolithic tombs on their island. Community engagement opportunities could include evening classes or workshops, training days and walks and talks. The research undertaken will form the basis for interpretation material that may take a digital or physical form and that highlights tombs across the isles. The interpretation could take the form of a 'Neolithic Landscapes of the Dead' trail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380154 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,098 |

## 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 | ORKNEY RESEARCH CENTRE FOR ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380154
- 17 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366386

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366386&idx=1
  17th September 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366386
  Provision of a Neolithic Research Project - "Neolithic Landscapes of the Dead" - The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to deliver an archaeological research and interpretation project focusing on selected Neolithic tombs of the North Isles of Orkney.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380154
  Provision of a Neolithic Research Project - "Neolithic Landscapes of the Dead" - The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to deliver an archaeological research and interpretation project focusing on selected Neolithic tombs of the North Isles of Orkney.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597943

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