ITT for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Assessments

Location

Orkney Islands

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions available (extensions subject to continued availability of funds).

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 90712000 - Environmental planning
• 90700000 - Environmental services
• 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
• 90714600 - Environmental security control services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

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 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. Tenderers should complete the SPD (Scotland) contained within the SPD Module attached to this notice. 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=837142. 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. (SC Ref:837142) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837142