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Isles of Scilly Renewable Energy Capacity Study

COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is currently in the tender stage for procuring services related to the "Isles of Scilly Renewable Energy Capacity Study." This project falls within the energy and related services category, aiming to contribute towards sustainable development and climate resilience. The procurement method employed is an open competition, with a contract value set at £30,000 gross, payable in GBP. Businesses interested have until 1st May 2026 to submit their tenders electronically. The contracting process is tailored towards below-threshold procurement, specifically managed from the Council's office located in Hugh Town, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in energy services, climate resilience consulting, and sustainable development consultancy. Firms with expertise in renewable and low carbon energy generation will find this project aligned with their fields, particularly those capable of providing place-specific evidence to inform local planning policies. With the intention to draft policies that are conducive to the unique environment of the Isles, businesses have the chance to contribute meaningful input to a study that will have lasting impacts on the area's growth and development. The tender evaluation criteria are weighted heavily toward quality at an 80:20 ratio, highlighting the importance of innovative and high-quality solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Isles of Scilly Renewable Energy Capacity Study

Notice Description

The National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024) requires the planning system to support the transition to net zero and take full account of all climate impacts, including overheating, water scarcity, storm risk and coastal change. It also requires authorities determining applications for renewable energy proposals to give significant weight to the benefits of renewable and low carbon energy generation, and to consider identifying suitable areas for renewable and low carbon energy in Local Plans. The December 2025 consultation draft NPPF reinforces the expectation that Local Plans must be underpinned by proportionate, place specific evidence relating to energy, climate resilience and net zero transition. Given these requirements and the islands' constrained grid, nationally protected landscape, heritage sensitivities and unique exposure to climate impacts, a Renewable Energy Capacity Study is essential to inform sound, defensible Local Plan policy. This Renewable Energy Capacity Study is a critical component of the Local Plan evidence base. It will ensure that spatial policies and development management decisions actively support genuinely sustainable development, embedding renewable and low carbon energy generation, energy efficiency and climate resilience into the location, design and delivery of new development. The study will provide the Council with a proportionate, place specific understanding of where and how renewable energy can be delivered in a constrained island context, and how renewable energy considerations should shape housing, employment and infrastructure growth rather than sit alongside it.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended by mutual consent of both parties if unavoidable delays are encountered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030860-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUGH TOWN
Postcode
TR21 0JD
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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