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Feasibility Study and Business Case for a Proposed UHI Chair in Seafood Industries

NAFC MARINE CENTRE UHI

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Summary of the contracting process

The NAFC Marine Centre UHI is seeking proposals for a feasibility study and business case for a proposed Chair in Seafood Industries at the University of the Highlands and Islands. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Ekosgen after an open tender process. The tender was initiated with the aim to assess the contribution of the proposed role to the seafood and education sectors, and it includes a comprehensive evaluation of market demand and a financial sustainability plan. Key dates include the tender deadline on 15 December 2017 and the award period commencing on 19 December 2017. The project is classified under the services category and will be executed within the Highlands and Islands region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in feasibility studies, market analysis, and financial modelling in the education or seafood industries. Companies that can demonstrate technical expertise and prior experience in similar projects, especially those familiar with the Highlands and Islands region, are well-suited to compete. The work will require innovative thinking to showcase the potential impacts of the professorial post, thereby enabling businesses in related fields to leverage the outcomes of this study for future engagement and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Feasibility Study and Business Case for a Proposed UHI Chair in Seafood Industries

Notice Description

Outline of proposed work to carry out a feasibility study, followed by a business case for a Chair in Seafood Industries at the University of the Highlands and Islands

Lot Information

Lot 1

For full details refer to the attached document: Chair in Seafood - feasibility and business case. This exercise is seeking to appoint consultants who will carry out a feasibility study for a proposed Professorial Chair in Seafood Industries at the University of the Highlands and Islands. The feasibility study will demonstrate the potential contribution the proposed post to the seafood and education sectors in the region and beyond, and outline the market demand and sectoral requirements. The business case, which will follow on, will set out a cost model for the post including a financial plan and sustainability and risk assessment.. The work is split into a Feasibility Study and a Business Case. The Business Case will only go ahead on successful completion of the Feasibility study.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000518982
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306462
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£23,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NAFC MARINE CENTRE UHI
Contact Name
Dr Beth Mouat
Contact Email
beth.mouat@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595772000

Buyer Location

Locality
SCALLOWAY
Postcode
ZE1 0UN
Post Town
Lerwick
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
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Shetland Central
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKOSGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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