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title: "Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610461"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-27"
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# Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610461

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is currently engaged in the procurement process titled "Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination," aimed at appointing a qualified contractor for aquatic sample processing over a potential five-year period. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 20 February 2020. The location for the contract's execution is in Kirkwall, UK. The contract is valued at approximately £167,500 and will commence on 1 May 2020. The evaluation criteria for bids included aspects of quality and price.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, especially those with expertise in aquatic ecology and taxonomic determination. Companies capable of supporting non-native species monitoring and conducting marine sample analysis would be highly suitable competitors for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications and experience should consider engaging with this opportunity to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Orkney Island Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months, subject to the satisfaction of performance by the Authority. The Contract will commence on the 1st May 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Island Council, Marine Services conducts marine non-native species monitoring as part of its Ballast Water Management Policy (adopted December 2013). During this monitoring programme samples are collected from several locations within Scapa Flow, Orkney. In addition, samples are also collected from visiting yacht mooring (buoys and mooring chains). Orkney Island Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination. One overall quotation is required for the following, split as shown below: Project 1. - Non-native species monitoring programme Project 2. - Visiting Yacht Mooring surveys

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions, subject to satisfactory contract performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387263 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Prior to the conclusion of the awarded contract and any extensions, the procurement is intended to be conducted again for ongoing provision of the service. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,500 |
| Lots value | £167,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £182,642 |

## 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 | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 27 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387263
- 14 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377414

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377414&idx=4
  30th January 2020 - As per answer to posted question, Example sample sheet.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377414&idx=3
  30th January 2020 - As noted in answer to posted question, 2018 Species List
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377414&idx=1
  16th January 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377414&idx=2
  16th January 2020 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377414
  Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination - Orkney Island Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months, subject to the satisfaction of performance by the Authority. The Contract will commence on the 1st May 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387263
  Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination - Orkney Island Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months, subject to the satisfaction of performance by the Authority. The Contract will commence on the 1st May 2020.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000610461

## Provenance

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