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title: "Supply and Delivery of Firefighting Foam"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657977"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2021-12-21"
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# Supply and Delivery of Firefighting Foam

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657977

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has conducted a public procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Firefighting Foam". This tender was initiated on 21 June 2021, with an estimated contract value of £80,000. The procurement is categorised under "goods" and follows an open procurement method. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by 22 July 2021, for delivery to Kirkwall, Orkney, addressing the needs of Orkney Islands Council Marine Services for utilising the foam aboard two tugboats. The award period commenced on the same date as the submission deadline.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the firefighting and marine equipment sectors, particularly those offering firefighting foam products with the necessary certifications, such as the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approval. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit greatly, as evidenced by the five SME bids received during the process. Companies that specialise in marine safety equipment and have the capability for electronic submissions will be well-positioned to engage in this and similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council Marine Services has a requirement for the supply and delivery of firefighting foam to Kirkwall, Orkney for utilisation aboard two tugboats

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council Marine Services has a requirement for the supply and delivery of 18,000l firefighting foam to Kirkwall, Orkney for utilisation aboard two FiFi class1 tugboats. Foam must have valid International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approval certification, Preferably RINA but any other IACS member i.e., Lloyd's Register, BV, DNVGL will be sufficient.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436387 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,740 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| 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 | OIL TECHNICS & OIL TECHNICS (FIRE FIGHTING PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents
- 34513650 - Fire vessels
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111200 - Firefighting materials
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436387
- 21 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418826

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418826&idx=1
  21st June 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418826&idx=2
  21st June 2021 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418826
  Supply and Delivery of Firefighting Foam - Orkney Islands Council Marine Services has a requirement for the supply and delivery of firefighting foam to Kirkwall, Orkney for utilisation aboard two tugboats
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436387
  Supply and Delivery of Firefighting Foam - Orkney Islands Council Marine Services has a requirement for the supply and delivery of firefighting foam to Kirkwall, Orkney for utilisation aboard two tugboats

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657977
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

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