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AWARDEDProcurement notice · Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05445e
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.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 2 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£283,670
Value with Extensions
£300,000
Bids Received
2
Bids per Lot
2
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
Aug 2025 – Aug 2028
£300,000
£283,670 initial term
2
APEM Ltd
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Project Understanding and Requirements25%
Project Methodology and Specific Expertise45%
Fair Work First0%
Price30%
Government spending data: This supplier has received £7,144,557 in 108 payments (over £25k) from DEFRA, Scottish Government, Welsh Government, Forestry Commission (2019-11-06 to 2026-03-05). View full payment history →
Key Dates
Published
13 October 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
8 July 2025
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
22 September 2025
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
4 August 2025 – 3 August 2028
Extension option
2 x 12 months extensions, subject to satisfactory contractor performance.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Services
Category
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services