Planning

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

26 Aug 2022 at 13:32

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a tender for consultancy services to maintain strategic environmental assessments (SEAs) related to offshore energy licensing/leasing rounds. The estimated contract value is £5,750,000. The procurement stage is 'planned', with key dates as follows: Questionnaire completion deadline is 30th September 2022, mobilisation is planned for TBC 2022, and the contract is expected to commence in April 2023. BEIS invites SMEs to participate in this opportunity, which can create growth prospects for businesses providing research services within the environmental sector.

The tender from BEIS offers an opportunity for businesses to engage in a substantial project involving environmental assessments and research services. Businesses operating in the field of environmental consultancy, research services, and project management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected timeline for this procurement includes key activities such as questionnaire completion by September 30th, 2022, and contract commencement in April 2023. Participating businesses need to ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria set by BEIS to seize this growth opportunity in the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS

Notice Description

BEIS is responsible for administering relevant environmental legislation including, implementation of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 'the SEA Regulations' (or its future equivalent) to undertake an SEA (or its future equivalent) to inform its decision on government plans and programmes covering offshore oil and gas, offshore gas and carbon dioxide storage, offshore renewables and hydrogen. This means that SEAs need to be carried out and maintained as necessary prior to licensing / leasing rounds in which offshore areas on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) are offered. Habitat Regulations Assessments will additionally be required, if any applications relating to a specific licensing round could potentially significantly affect the integrity of any national site network. BEIS requires a service provider to project manage the overall SEA programme on behalf of BEIS, which will include maintenance of SEAs, preparation and completion of a new SEA, Habitat Regulations Assessments and maintaining SEA programme of research. Below are indicative timescales relating to this potential competition:- Competition Period - TBC 2022 Evaluation - TBC 2022 Indicative Award - TBC 2022 Standstill Period - TBC 2022 Final Award - TBC 2022 Mobilisation - TBC 2022 Contract Commencement - April 2023 In order to assist with obtaining a clear understanding of the market, BEIS would like to ask prospective suppliers to complete a questionnaire, accessed via https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE . Please ensure all completed questionnaires are completed and returned, via the Jaggaer Procurement Portal, by 12:00 30th September 2022. Please complete questionnaire within Jaggaer procurement portal on the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE To register an account please visit https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Additional information: Please complete questionnaire within Jaggaer procurement portal on the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE To register an account please visit https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aea51c5-c440-4a2b-ae48-bf182b090a3d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1BJ
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

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