---
title: "Geophysical Survey of EMEC Site - Orkney"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000711183"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORBITAL MARINE POWER LTD"
published: "2022-10-24"
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# Geophysical Survey of EMEC Site - Orkney

Buyer: ORBITAL MARINE POWER LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000711183

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is currently underway for the geophysical survey of the EMEC site in Orkney, Scotland. Orbital Marine Power Ltd, based in Kirkwall, Orkney, is the buying organisation. The tender title is "Geophysical Survey of EMEC Site - Orkney." The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 23rd November 2022. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Tidal Energy Generation and is located at the Falls of Warness EMEC test site.

This tender presents businesses in the services sector with the chance to participate in providing geophysical survey services for marine energy projects. Companies specializing in geophysical surveys, marine technologies, and renewable energy are well-suited to compete. The contract terms allow for electronic payment and ordering, with a bid validity period extending until 31st March 2023. Orbital Marine Power Ltd has specified requirements for staff qualifications, indicating a focus on expertise in the field for successful bidders.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for the geophysical survey of the site of the future devices, at the Falls of Warness EMEC test site, Orkney, Scotland, and reporting of findings. These findings will then be fed into the design of both gravity based and drilled rock anchors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for the geophysical survey of the site of the future devices, at the Falls of Warness EMEC test site, Orkney, Scotland, and reporting of findings. These findings will then be fed into the design of both gravity based and drilled rock anchors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462474 |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ORBITAL MARINE POWER LTD |
| Locality | KIRKWALL, ORKNEY |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1ZL |
| 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 West and Orphir |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462474

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462474&idx=7
  11th November 2022 - Survey area shx file
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462474&idx=6
  11th November 2022 - Survey area shp file
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462474&idx=5
  11th November 2022 - Survey area prj file
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462474&idx=4
  11th November 2022 - Survey area dbf file
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462474&idx=3
  10th November 2022 - Geophysical Survey Area Shapefile
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462474&idx=1
  24th October 2022 - Geophysical Survey of EMEC Site -Orkney ITT document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT462474&idx=2
  24th October 2022 - Orbital Service Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462474
  Geophysical Survey of EMEC Site - Orkney - This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for the geophysical survey of the site of the future devices, at the Falls of Warness EMEC test site, Orkney, Scotland, and reporting of findings. These findings will then be fed into the design of both gravity based and drilled rock anchors.

## Notice URLs

- http://
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=711183
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=711183
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## Provenance

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