--- title: "Brief for Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BAYS OF HARRIS STEERING GROUP" published: "2019-10-24" --- # Brief for Feasibility Study Buyer: BAYS OF HARRIS STEERING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975.json) ## Summary The Bays of Harris Steering Group is currently seeking proposals for a "Brief for Feasibility Study" aimed at updating a 2017 feasibility study to explore sustainable development options for the Bays of Harris Estate, located in the Isle of Harris, UK. This procurement, classified under the "Housing and community amenities" category, is in the planning stage and is using an open procurement method. The tender closes on 1st November 2019, with an associated budget of £8,000. Interested bidders can submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community development, housing, tourism, and environmental initiatives. Companies that specialise in feasibility studies, urban planning, and community engagement will find a good fit in this procurement, particularly those experienced with collaborative projects in rural settings. Additionally, businesses looking to contribute to housing and tourism development on the Isle of Harris could leverage this opportunity to expand their capabilities and client base. ## Notice The overarching purpose of this commission is to update the original 2017 feasibility study by identifying and costing specific development options that will deliver economic, social and environmental benefits so as to ensure the sustainable development of the Bays of Harris Estate. An independent valuation of the Estate has been produced separately. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The overarching purpose of this commission is to update the original 2017 feasibility study by identifying and costing specific development options that will deliver economic, social and environmental benefits so as to ensure the sustainable development of the Bays of Harris Estate. An independent valuation of the Estate has been produced separately. The 2017 feasibility report contains a range of useful background information and discussion of various potential areas of development. The update should identify and cost specific development options relating to the following priority areas: 1. Housing - Identification and analysis of suitable development options and sites for a range of housing provision on the Bays of Harris Estate including new build, renovation and provision of house plots. - Analysis of associated costs and delivery options for identified development options, including scope for partnership working with external agencies and funding options for housing delivery. 2. Business Development - Identification and analysis of initiatives to support existing and new businesses on the Estate, including the scope for providing business space for micro-businesses. 3. Tourism - Identification and analysis of options for adding value to the tourism offer on the Estate through: a) Provision of new land and/or marine-based infrastructure, facilities and services. b) Extending the season for existing accommodation and other provision. c) The development of eco-tourism. - Analysis of how the tourism offer on the Estate can be most effectively marketed 4. Land Management - Identification and analysis of options for assisting in the development of crofting on the Estate. - Identification and analysis of options for paths infrastructure maintenance and development. 5. Community Amenities - Identification and analysis of options for developing community amenities that will contribute to the sustainable development of both the Bays of Harris Estate and the Isle of Harris as a whole. Identification and analysis of development options in relation to the above priority areas must demonstrate an understanding of the wider development context for both the Isle of Harris and the Western Isles as a whole. The options analysis must specifically demonstrate how the suggested options complement initiatives being undertaken by neighbouring community-owned Estates, Harris Development Limited and the Community Planning Partnership as appropriate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369983 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000 | | Lots value | £8,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BAYS OF HARRIS STEERING GROUP | | Locality | ISLE OF HARRIS | | Post town | Outer Hebrides | | Postcode | HS3 3EN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar | | Electoral ward | Na Hearadh | | Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar | | Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 24 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369983 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369983&idx=3 24th October 2019 - 4 page summary - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369983&idx=2 24th October 2019 - brief for feasibility study - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369983&idx=1 24th October 2019 - 2017 Bays of Harris feasibility Study - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369983 Brief for Feasibility Study - The overarching purpose of this commission is to update the original 2017 feasibility study by identifying and costing specific development options that will deliver economic, social and environmental benefits so as to ensure the sustainable development of the Bays of Harris Estate. An independent valuation of the Estate has been produced separately. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=601975 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30416 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975.json.