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title: "Provision of a Seabed Survey"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781981"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-25"
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# Provision of a Seabed Survey

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781981

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of a seabed survey using a Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) in east Scapa Flow. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and falls under the services category. The contract, valued at £70,000, was signed on 11th February 2025. Tritonia Scientific Ltd has been awarded the contract to carry out the survey, which is expected to include through-water positioning with sub-metre accuracy georeferencing. This initiative is based in the Orkney Islands, with specific activities located in the region UKM65.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine services and technology, particularly those capable of delivering advanced ROV solutions. Companies with expertise in underwater positioning and skilled pilot operations will find this contract an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities. Additionally, the successful completion of such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, potentially leading to further business growth and additional contracts with similar requirements. This award highlights the potential for large-scale marine service providers to secure substantial projects in the public sector.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Harbours Marine Services is seeking to commission the delivery of a Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) survey of an area of the seabed in east Scapa Flow. The observation-class ROV should be capable of being deployed from a small vessel that will not be anchored or have dynamic positioning. The ROV should be sufficiently powerful, and the pilot appropriately skilled, to be able to follow a series of agreed transects over the survey area. Through-water positioning of the vehicle at the seabed (ideally sub-metre accuracy georeferencing) is also required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Harbours Marine Services is seeking to commission the delivery of a Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) survey of an area of the seabed in east Scapa Flow. The observation-class ROV should be capable of being deployed from a small vessel that will not be anchored or have dynamic positioning. The ROV should be sufficiently powerful, and the pilot appropriately skilled, to be able to follow a series of agreed transects over the survey area. Through-water positioning of the vehicle at the seabed (ideally sub-metre accuracy georeferencing) is also required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524603 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## 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 | TRITONIA SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524603
- 5 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517655

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517655&idx=6
  26th November 2024 - Please find attached shape file.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517655&idx=1
  7th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517655&idx=5
  7th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender. Minor amendments made to this document in RED type.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517655&idx=3
  5th November 2024 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517655&idx=4
  5th November 2024 - Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517655&idx=2
  5th November 2024 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517655
  Provision of a Seabed Survey - Orkney Islands Harbours Marine Services is seeking to commission the delivery of a Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) survey of an area of the seabed in east Scapa Flow. The observation-class ROV should be capable of being deployed from a small vessel that will not be anchored or have dynamic positioning. The ROV should be sufficiently powerful, and the pilot appropriately skilled, to be able to follow a series of agreed transects over the survey area. Through-water positioning of the vehicle at the seabed (ideally sub-metre accuracy georeferencing) is also required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524603
  Provision of a Seabed Survey - Orkney Islands Harbours Marine Services is seeking to commission the delivery of a Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) survey of an area of the seabed in east Scapa Flow. The observation-class ROV should be capable of being deployed from a small vessel that will not be anchored or have dynamic positioning. The ROV should be sufficiently powerful, and the pilot appropriately skilled, to be able to follow a series of agreed transects over the survey area. Through-water positioning of the vehicle at the seabed (ideally sub-metre accuracy georeferencing) is also required.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781981
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=773646
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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