--- title: "Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-08" --- # Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506.json) ## Summary Shetland Islands Council, located at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland, under the procurement stage of Award, has completed the contracting process for the "Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services." This procurement, focused on general public services, was conducted through an open procedure under regulations 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract has been awarded to MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN for a 36-month period starting 17th July 2023, with a total value of £500,000 GBP. The anticipated contract was signed on 8th August 2023, and services are to be delivered within the UKM66 region. The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in naval architecture consultancy services. SMEs with strong technical expertise and the ability to meet stringent financial and insurance requirements are particularly well-suited for such contracts. The successful tenderer will benefit from being part of a framework agreement, allowing for subsequent call-offs over the contract's duration, thereby providing stability and potential for long-term business growth. This procurement process underscores the importance of quality, as the award criteria were heavily weighted on quality submissions (60%) alongside price considerations (40%). ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite economic operators to submit Tenders for an anticipated 36-month period under a Framework Agreement with an anticipated start date of 17th July 2023 for the Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 An Open Procedure is being followed in accordance with regulations 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure is intended to result in the Council entering into a Framework Agreement in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Regulations with the successful Tenderer, from whom subsequent Call-off(s) for the Services shall be made. Renewal: Further two 12 month period may be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527800 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 8 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | SHETLAND | | Post town | Lerwick | | Postcode | ZE1 0LZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Shetland Islands | | Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MACDUFF SHIP DESIGN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527800 - 23 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479142 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479142&idx=1 23rd May 2023 - Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479142&idx=2 23rd May 2023 - Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479142&idx=3 23rd May 2023 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY479142&idx=4 23rd May 2023 - Bank Reference Mandate - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479142 Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite economic operators to submit Tenders for an anticipated 36-month period under a Framework Agreement with an anticipated start date of 17th July 2023 for the Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527800 Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite economic operators to submit Tenders for an anticipated 36-month period under a Framework Agreement with an anticipated start date of 17th July 2023 for the Provision of Naval Architecture Consultancy Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732506 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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