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Provision of Front End Engineering (FEED) Study

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking a qualified consultant for the "Provision of Front End Engineering (FEED) Study" as part of a renewable energy project currently in development in Orkney. This procurement is in the Tender stage and relies on a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £90,000. The closing date for submissions is 26 March 2018, and proposals must be submitted electronically. Interested parties can find more details via the Council's official website.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the engineering and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy projects. Firms that specialise in front-end engineering design and have a track record of similar projects would be well-suited to compete. With the increasing focus on sustainable energy initiatives, this contract not only offers immediate financial gain but also positions successful bidders as key players in the evolving energy landscape in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Provision of Front End Engineering (FEED) Study

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for a proposed design and build renewable energy project in Orkney currently in the early development stage and seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake this work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for a proposed design and build renewable energy project in Orkney currently in the early development stage and seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake this work. The objective of this engagement is to define the optimum design for the Kirkwall Private Wire Network (PWN) considering cost implications, security of supply, deliverability and potential for extension/flexibility of the PWN. This will feed into the consenting process (including planning consent) and the final investment decision. The Consultant will also be required to develop detailed specification documents to be utilised in the procurement of a design and build contractor to undertake the works. The Consultant will be appointed as Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000528929
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324152
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20187 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
denise.link@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN CAT RENEWABLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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