Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Aquatic Sample Processing and Taxonomic Determination
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Suppliers
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Lots
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Published
13 Oct 2025
Description
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.
Scope
- Reference
- OIC/PROC/2178
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 03 Aug 2025 to 03 Aug 2028
2 x 12 months extensions, subject to satisfactory contractor performance.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 7160000071630000716320007190000073111000
- Contract locations
- Scotland
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Understanding and Requirements | 25 | quality | — |
| Project Methodology and Specific Expertise | 45 | quality | — |
| Fair Work First | 0 | quality | — |
| — | 30 | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
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