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OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 15:11

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 15:01

Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Oil and Gas Data Services, awarding the contract to Rystad Energy Ltd. This procurement, managed by the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) and the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), is strategically aligned with enhancing the government's analytical capabilities in the oil and gas sector. The contract, valued at £55,000, was signed on 6th November 2025, with the industry category classified under services related to the oil and gas industry. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and while the process experienced a stage of cancellation and reopening, it ultimately culminated in an active award. The project location is designated in the UK region of Scotland (UKM), affirming its national importance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in data analysis and services within the oil and gas sector. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive data services, and the ability to provide high-quality analysis, are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders in the future. The procurement's focus on obtaining data that informs policy development indicates potential for continued involvement in government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in this industry, along with robust supply chain management, would find this project advantageous for expanding their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses capable of fulfilling the procurement criteria not only stand to gain from direct project awards but also enhance their reputational footprint in government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government's Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government's policy with regards to the oil and gas sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government's Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government's policy with regards to the oil and gas sector. The Scottish Government is seeking to extend its analytical capacity and capability to inform policy making, by obtaining high quality data and external analysis relating to the Scottish and UK offshore oil and gas sectors. The aim of this procurement is to continue to build on the capacity of the Scottish Government to access information which informs its understanding of the upstream oil and gas industry in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) including key trends and market outlooks, and existing trends and drivers of UK oil and gas sector developments. This procurement for the Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services covers: the provision of data and, where relevant, all necessary training required by users and access to regularly updated analysis on the oil and gas industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05816c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072116-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20251 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marc.jones@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RYSTAD ENERGY

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