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Provision of Energy Transition Adviser and Project Coordinator for ORION

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jan 2025 at 10:00

Tender

08 Oct 2021 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Energy Transition Adviser and Project Coordinator services for the ORION project. The procurement falls under the category of energy and related services, specifically targeting greener forms of fuel, tackling fuel poverty, and maintaining Shetland as an energy hub. The contract was for an initial period of six months, with an option to extend up to a total duration of three years. The procurement followed a restricted procedure with a total estimated contract value of 300,000 GBP. The award was finalised on 7th March 2022, with NewByrne Consultants Ltd being selected as the successful supplier. The key focus area for the project includes Shetland Islands, particularly Sullom Voe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy consultancy, project management, and strategic advisory services. Companies with expertise in transitioning to greener energy, managing large-scale projects, and engaging with various stakeholders including energy companies and government agencies are well-suited to compete. Participating in such projects can not only offer lucrative contracts but also position businesses as leaders in the energy transition sector. Firms adept at delivering comprehensive project coordination and management services, and capable of contributing to major initiatives like the ORION project, will find this tender process an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a strong presence in the energy market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Energy Transition Adviser and Project Coordinator for ORION

Notice Description

The requirement is for Project Coordination and Energy Transition Advisor Services for a six month period with an option for the Council at its sole discretion to extend for a further period or periods of six months up to a total contract length of 3 years. The services required are for the ORION Project which has broad underlying aims of: making significant progress towards greener forms of fuel as an alternative to fossil fuels; tackling fuel poverty in Shetland by, among other things, creating affordable alternatives to existing energy provision; and for Shetland, particularly Sullom Voe, continuing as an energy hub and maintaining high levels of well-paid employment. The successful tenderer shall contribute to these aims by providing strategy and planning, governance and management support, coordinating and leading on networking, advising on project activity and promotion, all as more fully described in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a services contract for the provision of advisory and project management services. It will be a regulated procurement in terms of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The estimated total contract value for the provision of the required services over the maximum term of three years is 300,000 GBP. The tendering process being followed is a restricted procedure with a view to receiving five tenders for evaluation.

Renewal: The Council's Infrastructure Directorate seeks Project Coordination and Energy Transition Advisor Services for the ORION Project for a six month period with an option for the Council at its sole discretion to extend for a further period or periods of six months up to a total contract length of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e9ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000282-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Colin Black - Procurement Manager
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWBYRNE CONSULTANTS

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