Tender

UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, a regional agency based in Glasgow, is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for a project titled "UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi." This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The contract aims to deliver co-working office space and business support services for companies entering the UAE, scheduled to commence on 11 February 2026 with a duration of 18 months and the possibility of a 15-month extension. The tender submission closes on 7 January 2026, and it employs an open procedure procurement method. The estimated contract value ranges between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000, with the total contract amounting to GBP340,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specializing in business and management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in setting up facilities and offering business support in international locations. Companies with a background in coordinating international ventures, providing consultancy services, and facilitating market entry through provision of office space and support services would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for a project team with communication and engagement skills, as assessed via presentation, underlines the importance of strong client interaction capabilities. The contract's design, focusing on supporting economic growth and creating jobs, aligns with businesses aiming to expand their services internationally while contributing to sustained economic development.

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Notice Title

UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Renewal: Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the contract for an additional period of 15 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074938-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Natalie Dalgoutte
Contact Email
natalie.dalgoutte@scotent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414686024

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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