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Forth Green Freeport Utilities Study

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 10:08

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Forth Green Freeport Utilities Study, commissioned by Scottish Enterprise, concerns the strategic assessment of utility capacities and constraints across specified tax sites. Located in the UKM region, particularly Glasgow, this project falls within the research consultancy services category. Initiated via an open procurement process, the initial tender period concluded on 29th January 2026, with the contract now awarded to Mott MacDonald Limited. The study, organised into three development phases, commenced in February 2026 with the first phase set to be completed by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in research and economic consultancy services. Businesses adept in methodology development, project management, and innovative delivery will find this project particularly suitable. The emphasis on quality criteria such as technical approach and project team structure highlights the potential for expertise in these areas to be leveraged effectively. Companies supporting the Fair Work First initiative and demonstrating capabilities in prompt payment are well-positioned to compete in such competitive procurements structured by Scottish Enterprise, a renowned agency in economic affairs. The open procedural method ensures a broad accessibility, promoting fair competition and inclusivity among potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Forth Green Freeport Utilities Study

Notice Description

SE and Forth Green Freeport wish to appoint a single supplier to deliver a strategic assessment of the utilities capacity and constraints across the FGF tax sites. The project will be delivered in three phases. It is anticipated that the contract will start in February 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SE and Forth Green Freeport wish to appoint a single supplier to deliver a strategic assessment of the utilities capacity and constraints across the FGF tax sites. The project will be delivered in three phases. It is anticipated that the contract will start in February 2026, with Phase 1 to be delivered by 31st March 2026. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017720-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

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