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 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a tender for consultancy services related to the maintenance of strategic environmental assessments (SEAs) to support offshore energy licensing/leasing rounds. This involves undertaking SEAs for various offshore sectors and implementing environmental legislation. The tender has a value of £5,750,000 and is in the services category within the Research services classification. The planned key dates for this procurement include the competition period, evaluation, indicative award, standstill period, final award, mobilisation, and contract commencement, expected in April 2023.

This tender by BEIS presents an opportunity for service providers well-versed in environmental assessments and research services to compete for a significant government contract. Businesses specializing in marine research, consultancy services, professional services for the gas industry, or legal advisory services may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 25th August 2022. Interested suppliers are required to complete a questionnaire by 26th September 2022 via the Jaggaer Procurement Portal to participate in this potential competition.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 26th September 2022. 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/.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03636b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023964-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

79111000 - Legal advisory 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
24 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Waseem Rana
Contact Email
waseem.rana@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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