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title: "Scapa Flow South Approach Hydrographic Survey"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000698768"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2023-03-21"
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# Scapa Flow South Approach Hydrographic Survey

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000698768

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has issued a tender for the "Scapa Flow South Approach Hydrographic Survey" in the services main procurement category. The tender, with an estimated value of £130,000, is currently in the active procurement stage with a tender period ending on 21st April 2023. The survey location is within the Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority area. The opportunity is open for electronic submissions through the provided website. 

This tender by the Orkney Islands Council presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in hydrographic survey services. Businesses operating in the marine industry and offering bathymetric survey capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process includes clear submission details and a bid opening date of 21st April 2023, providing potential bidders with a defined timeline for participation and engagement.

## Notice

Hydrographic (Bathymetric) survey of the South Approach to Scapa Flow, within the Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority Area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to carry out a hydrographic (bathymetric) survey of the south entrance/approach the Scapa Flow, within the Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority (OICHA) area. All Survey works will be carried out in accordance with IHO Standards for Hydrographic Surveys 6th Edition (September 2020). The classification of the survey shall be Order 1a.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474247 |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 (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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services
- 71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474247

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474247&idx=1
  21st March 2023 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474247&idx=2
  21st March 2023 - WI Appendix 1 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474247
  Scapa Flow South Approach Hydrographic Survey - Hydrographic (Bathymetric) survey of the South Approach to Scapa Flow, within the Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority Area.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698768
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=698768
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=695291
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=698768
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