Tender

Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking the provision of post-consent commercial advice for its Community Wind Farm Project, focusing on three wind farm sites at varying stages of development. The tender is classified under "Energy and related services" within the services industry. Located in the UKM65 region, the project's tender phase commenced on 17th December 2025 and submissions are required by 23rd January 2026, with bids being opened the same day. The open tender process invites interested parties to electronically submit their bids and adhere to specific terms outlined in the tender documentation.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in financial and commercial advising, particularly those with expertise in energy services and wind farm development. Consultants with robust project understanding, methodology skills, and experience in contract management related to renewable energy initiatives are well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £285,000 and the potential for extensions, qualified firms can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, gain visibility in the industry, and contribute to sustainable energy solutions in Orkney. Consortium bids are accepted, with the stipulation of a designated lead consultant, increasing collaborative opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for an expert financial/commercial adviser in relation to the development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project, and seeks suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake this work. All three wind farms are at different stages, and thus, require different levels of commercial advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for an expert financial/commercial adviser in relation to the development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project. All three wind farms are at different stages, and thus, require different levels of commercial advice. The Council seeks suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake this work. Consortium bids are welcome however a lead consultant should be identified.

Renewal: Two Authority held options to extend by 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083751-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

31121340 - Wind farm

71314000 - Energy and related services

71356400 - Technical planning services

79112100 - Stakeholders representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bruce Pinkerton
Contact Email
procurement@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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