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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services for the Provision of One New Tug for Orkney Harbour Authority"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666657"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2021-12-20"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services for the Provision of One New Tug for Orkney Harbour Authority

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666657

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) is seeking consultancy services for the provision of a new tug at Orkney Harbour Authority, with the tender titled "Provision of Consultancy Services for the Provision of One New Tug for Orkney Harbour Authority." This procurement falls within the services industry category and is based in Kirkwall, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the awarding process is complete as of 19 November 2021. The council had an active submission period that closed on 24 September 2021, where a total contract value of £23,940 was established.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in marine consultancy, naval architecture, and tug construction services. Companies with experience in providing design and engineering consultancy in the maritime sector would be ideally suited to compete for this project, which entails the design and build of a new harbour tug. Engaging with the Orkney Islands Council could lead to further collaborations, as the authority has ongoing needs to enhance harbour operations and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the competitive landscape that saw a considerable number of bids submitted.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council as a Statutory Harbour Authority (SHA) wishes to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Company, or consortium (with one part defined as lead) to provide consultancy services for the provision of the design and build of one new tug for the Orkney Harbour Authority. The requirement is for the Contractor to lead the provision of these services and including access to the services of a fully qualified Naval Architect, to meet the requirements as detailed in this service specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council as a Statutory Harbour Authority (SHA) wishes to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Company, or consortium (with one part defined as lead) to provide consultancy services for the provision of of the design and build of one new tug for the Orkney Harbour Authority. The requirement is for the Contractor to lead the provision of these services including access to the services of a fully qualified Naval Architect, to meet the requirements as detailed in this service specification. In 2020 the SHA took delivery of two new 32m 78TBP vessels following award of a successful design and build contract with a shipyard in Turkey. This was undertaken with the assistance and input at all stages from a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor, similar to the details contained within this specification and invitation to quote documentation. In general, the vessel to be commissioned will be an approximate 32m length overall (LOA) harbour tug, with indirect towing capability, built to an ICAS class, registered in the UK and delivered to Orkney.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436249 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,940 |

## 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 | ORCADES MARINE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436249
- 10 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427089

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP427089&idx=1
  10th September 2021 - Invitation to Quote Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427089
  Provision of Consultancy Services for the Provision of One New Tug for Orkney Harbour Authority - Orkney Islands Council as a Statutory Harbour Authority (SHA) wishes to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Company, or consortium (with one part defined as lead) to provide consultancy services for the provision of the design and build of one new tug for the Orkney Harbour Authority. The requirement is for the Contractor to lead the provision of these services and including access to the services of a fully qualified Naval Architect, to meet the requirements as detailed in this service specification.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436249
  Provision of Consultancy Services for the Provision of One New Tug for Orkney Harbour Authority - Orkney Islands Council as a Statutory Harbour Authority (SHA) wishes to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Company, or consortium (with one part defined as lead) to provide consultancy services for the provision of the design and build of one new tug for the Orkney Harbour Authority. The requirement is for the Contractor to lead the provision of these services and including access to the services of a fully qualified Naval Architect, to meet the requirements as detailed in this service specification.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666657
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

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