Tender

Low Carbon Innovation Funding

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

19 Sep 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking bidders for its "Low Carbon Innovation Funding" tender, which aims to establish up to three contracts for external service providers to deliver financial, legal, and technical support needed for Investment Grade Business Proposals for seven organisations under the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transitional Programme (LCITP). This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th September 2018. The contracts are valued at approximately £455,000 and will be valid for about seven months, with all proposals due by 30th June 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to low carbon and sustainable development, especially those with expertise in financial, legal, and technical domains. Companies capable of delivering tailored support for projects like heat networks, electric vehicle infrastructure, and anaerobic digestion would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Suppliers are encouraged to register interest and prepare comprehensive proposals, as collaboration with local councils and other organisations involved in this initiative may enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Low Carbon Innovation Funding

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place three contracts with either one, two or three external service providers for the provision of financial, legal and technical support for the production of Investment Grade Business Proposals for seven (7) organisations as part of its Low Carbon Infrastructure Transitional Programme (LCITP). The three contracts will be for a period of circa 7 months. All of the required business proposals must be completed by 30th June 2019.

Lot Information

Heat Networks

Lot 1 Heat Networks: The successful supplier will work and liaise with the two projects to provide financial, technical and legal support and expertise to assist projects in the production of their Investment Grade Business Proposal. Two individual IGBP's will be delivered under Lot 1. They are as follows: A.River Clyde Homes - Port Glasgow District Heating Network B.Dundee City Council - Dighty Corridor District Heating Network The total budget for Lot 1 will be 150,000 GBP - 175,000 GBP

Electric Vehicles

Lot 2 Electric Vehicles: The successful supplier will be required to provide financial, technical and legal support and expertise to assist projects in the production of their Investment Grade Business Proposal. Five individual IGBP's will be delivered under Lot 2. They are as follows: A.Scottish Borders Council - Vehicle Charging Infrastructure B.Stirling Council - Peak Integrated Energy System; C.Stirling Council - Public Sector Innovation Hub; D.City of Edinburgh Council - Solar and Vehicle Charging, Hermiston Gate; E.Kirkton of Monikie - Hydrogen Supply Company The total budget for Lot 2 will be 230,000 GBP - 250,000 GBP

Anaerobic Digestion

Lot 3 Anaerobic Digestion: The successful supplier will be required to provide financial, technical and legal support and expertise to assist projects in the production of their Investment Grade Business Proposal. One IGBPs will be delivered under Lot 3. This is as follows: Dumfries and Galloway & Scottish Borders Council - Central Anaerobic Digestio Facility. The total budget for Lot 3 will be 75,000 GBP - 90,000 GBP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000557614
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331704
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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