Provision of Project Technical Advisor Services for the Orkney Harbour Master Plan

Concepts

• orkney logistics base
• infrastructure works
• kirkwall
• scapa deep water quay
• technical advisory consultancy service
• orkney harbour master plan
• orkney harbour
• harbour construction
• consultancy services
• orkney islands council harbour authority

Location

Orkney Islands: Orkney Main island

Description

Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority as part of the Orkney Islands Council (the “Authority”) has a requirement for specialist marine engineering technical advisory consultancy service as part of the wider Orkney Port Master Plan at this stage for two specific projects, the potential developments at Hatston (Orkney Logistics Base) and Scapa Flow (Scapa Deep Water Quay).

Total Quantity or Scope

The technical advisor service is required as projects move towards detailed design and construction, noting that the Orkney Harbour Masterplan Phase 1 contains other projects. Work will include providing advice on these potential developments only ie: Scapa Deep Water Quay and Hatston (Orkney Logistics Base). Workload and timing will be dependent on the progression of each project through the development of the ScotWind offshore windfarm construction programmes, consenting and internal Authority approval processes. The Authority seeks a suitably qualified and experienced marine engineering consultancy to undertake this Technical Advisory role. A separate tender shall be issued for the provision of a suitably qualified consultancy to undertake financial and commercial advisor services, although the appointed Consultancy would be expected to develop and provide a plan for the construction of projects. It should be noted that this is not an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Consultancy to undertake the detailed design (or Design and Construct) of the project(s) and develop to construction. It is anticipated that the technical adviser consultancy procured under this contract will be engaged as required for the total potential 96 months of the duration of the contract to provide advice on, and work on behalf of the Authority in the development of these projects. If projects currently planned do not progress further, or do not gain consent then it is possible that work required will be limited. It should be noted that the appointed Consultancy will not be responsible for gaining the consents but will be part of a team that provides / prepares the submission of relevant documents for submission. Additional information: Noting that at the time of award of the contract the duration will be for two (2) years, (which is fully funded), with any further extensions subject to confirmation of funding being available.

Renewal Options

It is envisaged that the initial contract duration will be for an initial 24 month period from May 2022 to May 2024 with an option at the Authority’s discretion (subject to funding beyond the first two year period) to extend the contract by a further 3 x 24 month periods, therefore matching the proposed project timescales.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
• 45241000 - Harbour construction works
• 15931300 - Port
• 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
• 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Bidders should note that the contract value of 1,440,000 GBP is calculated on the potential 8 year duration of the contract and includes VAT at 20%. Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by bidders prior to the award of any Contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Late tenders will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the Questions and Answers section of this contract advertisement on PCS. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court of Court of Session. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=687261. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The procurement process supports the business supply community and requirement for Small and Medium Enterprises to compete for the contracts. The contractor will be required to be on site in Orkney at short notice therefore an Orkney presence will be preferable but not mandatory. Fair Work Practices will be included in the award criteria. (SC Ref:687261) Download the ESPD document here: [[https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=687261]]