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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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Nov 2022 at 09:07

Planning

31 Aug 2022 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has initiated a tender titled "CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS". This procurement falls under the "Research services" industry category for the provision of environmental assessments related to offshore energy activities. The tender, with a value of £5,750,000 GBP, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include a competition deadline of 9th December 2022, with an indicative award date of 30th January 2023.

This tender opportunity by BEIS offers potential business growth prospects for firms specializing in research services, marine research, consultancy, and legal advisory services for the energy industry. Businesses equipped to handle environmental assessments for offshore energy projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method specified is an open procedure, promoting competition among service providers. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy aims to support the maintenance of environmental assessments and regulatory compliance in the offshore energy sector, providing a significant opportunity for service providers to contribute to sustainable energy development.

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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 Deadline - 09th December 2022 Evaluation - Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 Indicative Award - 30th January 2023 Standstill Period - 31st January 2023 - Friday 10th Feb 2023 Final Award - Feb 2023 Mobilisation - March 2023 Contract Commencement - April 2023

Renewal: Same scope of renewal. Original contract 48 months with 12 month optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036445
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032130-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£5,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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