---
title: "Heritage project development role - Orkney"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615742"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRSAY HERITAGE TRUST"
published: "2020-05-06"
---

# Heritage project development role - Orkney

Buyer: BIRSAY HERITAGE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615742

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## Summary

The Birsay Heritage Trust, a charity based in Orkney, UK, is seeking contractors for the "Heritage project development role - Orkney". This procurement process is in the award stage, following an open tender initiated on 24th February 2020, with bids closing on 30th March 2020. The project aims to develop a historic WWII airfield into a community facility and heritage visitor attraction, with a budget of £22,000 for the contract. The appointment is contingent upon funding decisions, which are expected by the end of March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the heritage services and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in community projects and historical site developments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given that all bids received were from SMEs. Companies that possess expertise in project development, heritage conservation, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Project development of historic WWII airfield as community facility and heritage visitor attraction. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation pending decisions by late March 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Heritage project development role to create community and heritage visitor attraction at WWII airfield. Appointment subject to funding decisions in late March 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386165 |
| 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 | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | £22,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRSAY HERITAGE TRUST |
| Locality | ORKNEY |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW17 2NS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | West Mainland |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRTH HERITAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386165
- 24 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381561

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB381561&idx=2
  24th February 2020 - Role description - project officer / heritage consultant
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB381561&idx=3
  24th February 2020 - Feasibility study - HMS Tern
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB381561&idx=4
  24th February 2020 - Site location maps
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB381561&idx=5
  24th February 2020 - Pictures of heritage buildings / assets at HMS Tern
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB381561&idx=1
  24th February 2020 - Info / how to apply for role
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381561
  Heritage project development role - Orkney - Project development of historic WWII airfield as community facility and heritage visitor attraction. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation pending decisions by late March 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386165
  Heritage project development role - Orkney - Project development of historic WWII airfield as community facility and heritage visitor attraction. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation pending decisions by late March 2020.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615742
- https://www.birsay.org.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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