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Legal and Associated Services in Support of the Midlothian Low Carbon District Heating Project

Midlothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2019 at 00:00

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Tender

10 Dec 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is conducting a procurement process for "Legal and Associated Services in Support of the Midlothian Low Carbon District Heating Project" located in Dalkeith, UK. The council requires a legal adviser to assist in procuring a Joint Venture Partner and setting up an Energy Services Company (ESCo) through a Competitive Dialogue process. The procurement method employed is selective, with the tender period recently concluding on 21st December 2018. The total contract value is £150,000, and the contract was awarded on 12th March 2019 to the supplier Brodies. The services are aimed at supporting the establishment of a low carbon district heating initiative in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in energy sector joint ventures and district heating projects. Companies with a strong background in Competitive Dialogue procurement, as well as those providing commercial and technical advice related to energy services, would be well-suited to engage in this contract. The successful bidder will have the chance to collaborate with Midlothian Council and contribute to sustainable energy solutions in the local area, bolstering their reputation and expanding their portfolio within the growing green energy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal and Associated Services in Support of the Midlothian Low Carbon District Heating Project

Notice Description

Midlothian Council requires the services of a legal adviser to assist the Council procure a Joint Venture Partner and set up an Energy Services Company (ESCo) through a Competitive Dialogue procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the Millerhill Low Carbon District Heating Project (MLCDHP), Midlothian Council requires the services of a legal adviser to assist the Council procure a Joint Venture Partner and set up an Energy Services Company (ESCo). The overriding aim of this tender is to appoint a legal adviser that can demonstrate a successful track record in delivering Joint Venture Agreements in the energy sector and, has significant experience of advising on district heating projects. The Legal Adviser shall be expected to procure and manage input from finance and technical advisers where required. The Council has already procured a Commercial Adviser (Ener-Vate) to work alongside the Project Team and Legal Adviser. Through the Competitive Dialogue procedure, the legal adviser shall assist the Council procure a Joint Venture Partner, complete the Final Business Case for the MLCDHP being delivered by a JV structure and (subject to approval of the FBC) appoint the Joint Venture Partner and set up an Energy Services Company.

Options: Optional work packages relating to commercial and technical advice may be called upon if required.

Renewal: Should the programme relating to the project be subject to change for any reason.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348071
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71356000 - Technical services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20197 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midlothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Brodies

Further Information

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