--- title: "ITT for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Assessments" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-10" --- # ITT for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Assessments Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council is currently conducting a procurement process for specialist consultancy services in landscape and visual assessments. The tender is at the active stage, seeking qualified advisors to support a wide range of development projects within the Orkney Islands region (UKM65) under the industry category of environmental protection. This open procedure tender (OIC/PROC/2455) has an estimated budget of £150,000 GBP and focuses on services related to environmental assessment projects. The deadline for electronic submissions is 10th August 2026, with the contract set to commence on 14th September 2026 and extend potentially until 13th September 2031, considering possible renewals. This tender offers vital opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape and visual impact assessments, particularly those with expertise in environmental and development projects. Firms skilled in advising on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and contributing to Local Development Plan matters will find this tender appealing. With an emphasis on project understanding and competitive pricing, companies that can demonstrate strong project methodologies and economic viability are well-positioned to win this contract. Engaging in such large-scale, government-backed projects can not only provide significant revenue but also enhance a company's profile and experience in the public sector. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for specialist Landscape and Visual Assessment (LVIA) advisors to support the appraisal and assessment of a wide range of development projects, polices or proposals including EIA development projects. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for specialist Landscape and Visual Assessment (LVIA) advisors to support the appraisal and assessment of a wide range of development projects, polices or proposals including EIA development projects. We are looking to appoint qualified Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment specialists to support assessment of relevant planning applications and provide specialist advice to the Council on any relevant LVIA matters including policy and Local Development Plan work. This work is expected to primarily focus on the appraisal of Landscape and Visual assessment chapters within relevant Environmental Reports. Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions available (extensions subject to continued availability of funds). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559946 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90714600 - Environmental security control services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559946 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559946 ITT for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Assessments - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for specialist Landscape and Visual Assessment (LVIA) advisors to support the appraisal and assessment of a wide range of development projects, polices or proposals including EIA development projects. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837142 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837142 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837142.json.