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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800989"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800989

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has released an invitation to tender for the provision of aquatic sample processing and taxonomic determination. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and seeks to appoint a contractor for a period of three years, with the possibility of extending for two additional 12 month periods. Located in Kirkwall, within the UKM65 region, the procurement falls under the services industry category and is valued at £300,000. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 8 July 2025, at noon. This open procedure is part of Orkney Islands Council's marine non-native species monitoring programme, serving as a component of their Ballast Water Management Policy, with operations commencing on 4 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and environmental services. Companies that have expertise in aquatic ecosystems, taxonomic studies, and environmental consultancy are well-suited to participate in this procurement. In addition, the emphasis on a programme of monitoring and sample collection offers smaller niche enterprises a chance to gain a foothold in public contracts. The extended contract period and potential for further extensions provide a stable engagement, which can promote business growth and expansion into public sector markets. The requirement for electronic submission aligns with streamlined operations, appealing to tech-savvy businesses seeking efficient engagement methods.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months). The Contract will commence on 4 August 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Island Council, Marine Services conducts marine non-native species monitoring as part of its Ballast Water Management Policy (adopted December 2013). During this monitoring programme samples are collected from several locations within Scapa Flow, Orkney. In addition, samples are also collected from visiting yacht mooring (buoys and mooring chains). One overall tender is required for the following, split as detailed below: Project 1 - Non-native species monitoring programme (Option A and Option B). Project 2 - Visiting Yacht Mooring surveys.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions, subject to satisfactory contractor performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541347 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | May / June 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £283,670 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541347
- 6 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532031

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532031&idx=1
  6th June 2025 - 001 - ITT Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532031&idx=2
  6th June 2025 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532031&idx=3
  6th June 2025 - Appendix 2 - Format and Structure of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532031&idx=4
  6th June 2025 - Appendix 3 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532031
  Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination - Orkney Islands Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months). The Contract will commence on 4 August 2025.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541347
  Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination - Orkney Islands Council, Marine Services are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of sample processing and taxonomic determination for a 3-year period (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months). The Contract will commence on 4 August 2025.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800989

## Provenance

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