--- title: "Provision of a Research and Interpretation Project - Industrial Heritage of the North Isles" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000694488" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694488" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694488.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694488.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-25" --- # Provision of a Research and Interpretation Project - Industrial Heritage of the North Isles Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000694488 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694488) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694488.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Orkney Islands Council is for the "Provision of a Research and Interpretation Project - Industrial Heritage of the North Isles," which falls under the services category with an estimated value of £59,950. The tender is currently in the active stage and the submission deadline is set for 24 June 2022, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 14:00. The project is located in Kirkwall within the Orkney Islands, UK, focusing on the industrial heritage of the North Isles, supported by funding from various Heritage bodies. This open procedure invites electronic submissions, reviewed and mediated by the Sherrifs Court. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in heritage research, cultural interpretation, and digital content creation, to engage with a significant regional heritage initiative. With the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme supporting various projects aimed at enhancing the cultural and natural heritage, organisations capable of delivering innovative and accessible interpretive outputs would be well-suited to compete. Firms are encouraged to prepare their bids promptly, ensuring compliance with the criteria specified in the procurement documentation to maximise their chances of success. ## Notice The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to deliver a research and interpretation project focusing on the industrial heritage of the North Isles of Orkney. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NILPS is a 5-year, 4.5 GBP million project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Historic Environment Scotland, Orkney Island Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The aim of the scheme is to promote the North Isles natural, built and cultural heritage, through providing funding for a range of physical improvements, conservation and landscape projects, training, interpretation and educational projects. The research undertaken will form the basis for creative interpretation that tells the ongoing story of industrial heritage across the North Isles. The interpretive output may include digital and/or physical elements but should be easily accessible to all and available in Isles Heritage Centres where possible. The sites included in interpretation may form a visitor trail of places to view across the isles. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449328 | | 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 | 25 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jul 2022 - 1 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £59,950 | | Lots value | £59,950 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 25 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449328 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449328&idx=1 25th May 2022 - 001 ITT Industrial Heritage of the North Isles - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449328&idx=2 25th May 2022 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449328 Provision of a Research and Interpretation Project - Industrial Heritage of the North Isles - The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) has funding to deliver a research and interpretation project focusing on the industrial heritage of the North Isles of Orkney. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694488 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=694488 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=694488 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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