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title: "Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749887"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-24"
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# Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749887

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has completed the procurement process for "Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029". This contract covers the delivery of full and interim quinquennial inspections at St Magnus Cathedral and other heritage properties within Orkney over a five-year period, starting with a comprehensive inspection in 2024 and an interim review in 2029. The contract was valued at £243,000 and awarded on 23rd July 2024. Additional one-off inspections of other historic properties will be conducted within the first two years to assist with future budgeting and planning. The procurement followed an open procedure and was managed electronically through Public Contracts Scotland, with tender submissions closing on 7th June 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation, surveying, and architectural services, providing a steady stream of work spread over five years. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on heritage property restoration, architectural assessment, and related consulting services would be well-suited to compete. The contract also includes specific technical services, such as drone and measured surveys. The long-term nature of the project means that businesses engaged in this contract can benefit from sustained work and the chance to establish a strong working relationship with Orkney Islands Council. Furthermore, the inclusion of undefined architectural services offers potential for firms to develop new projects from stage 2 to 4, enhancing growth prospects.

## Notice

The focus of this procurement will be on the delivery of full and interim quinquennial inspections at the Cathedral, over a period of 5 years after which the procurement of these services will commence again. The intention is to undertake the one-off inspections to other historical properties within the first year or two of the contract. This will provide a clear picture of future commitments to facilitate improved budgeting and planning of works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

St Magnus Cathedral Measured survey and delivery of scaled drawings Full Quinquennial inspection, 2024 Interim Quinquennial inspection, 2029 Up to 4 other heritage properties - Measured surveys as above complete with inspection, report and long term costed plans of work Undefined architectural services to develop projects potentially from stage 2-4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526662 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Re-tender will be in 2029 if fully delivered in accordance with the terms of the contract, but may be sooner should any of the parties opt to terminate the contract early, or if full available contract value is met before the conclusion of the 5-year term |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £243,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £163,462 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPSON & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526662
- 8 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504801

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=6
  30th May 2024 - Appendix 5 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=20
  30th May 2024 - Appendix 5 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=19
  21st May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral - East Window
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=17
  8th May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral 1039 - 13 - South Elevation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=18
  8th May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral 1039 - 14 - West & East Elevation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=16
  8th May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral 1039 - 12 - North Elevation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=12
  8th May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral Long Section
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=13
  8th May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral Sections
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=14
  8th May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral Sections Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=15
  8th May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral QI 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=8
  8th May 2024 - 5.1 230 Ness Battery Final Report Vol 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=9
  8th May 2024 - 5.2 230 Ness Battery Final Report Vol 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=10
  8th May 2024 - 5.3 230 Ness Battery Final Report Vol 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=11
  8th May 2024 - St Magnus Cathedral Floor Plans
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=1
  8th May 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=2
  8th May 2024 - Appendix 1 Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=3
  8th May 2024 - Appendix 2 Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=4
  8th May 2024 - Appendix 3 Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services - Quality Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=5
  8th May 2024 - Appendix 4 Properties included under this contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504801&idx=7
  8th May 2024 - 5.0 St Magnus Organ Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504801
  Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029 - The focus of this procurement will be on the delivery of full and interim quinquennial inspections at the Cathedral, over a period of 5 years after which the procurement of these services will commence again. The intention is to undertake the one-off inspections to other historical properties within the first year or two of the contract. This will provide a clear picture of future commitments to facilitate improved budgeting and planning of works.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526662
  Conservation Surveying Services and Architectural Services 2024-2029 - The focus of this procurement will be on the delivery of full and interim quinquennial inspections at the Cathedral, over a period of 5 years after which the procurement of these services will commence again. The intention is to undertake the one-off inspections to other historical properties within the first year or two of the contract. This will provide a clear picture of future commitments to facilitate improved budgeting and planning of works.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749887

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