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Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, which is seeking to engage a consultant for the "Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract." This initiative falls under the services category and targets the energy sector, specifically within North Scotland. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline that has recently passed. The budget allocated for these services is between £60,000 and £80,000 over an initial period of two years, with potential for a one-year extension. Interested suppliers were advised to submit tenders electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy market consultancy, particularly those with expertise in the GB electricity system. Companies that can demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in regulatory advice and policy support for the energy sector in Scotland would be well-suited to compete. The allowance for extension of the contract after the initial term also provides a chance for sustained business engagement with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, enhancing growth prospects in the energy consulting market.

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Notice Title

Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract

Notice Description

HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with specialist knowledge of the GB electricity system in a North Scotland context, to support its work on behalf of the energy industry in the Highlands and Islands. In order to continue our effectiveness in this role, specialist energy market policy & regulatory support is required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 calendar years following the Initial Term. The 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP60k and GBP80k (excluding VAT).

Renewal: It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 calendar years following the Initial Term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000514457
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310258
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the Contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XERO ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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