Award

Independent Technical Advisors

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Tender

01 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is seeking independent technical advisors to support the HIE Space Programme and the delivery of Space Hub Sutherland. This tender, titled "Independent Technical Advisors," is currently in the active phase and is expected to commence in January 2020 for an initial duration of 2.5 years, with a potential extension of up to one additional year. The budget for these services is between GBP 120,000 and GBP 136,000 (excluding VAT and travel expenses), with submissions due by 5th November 2019 at 12:00 PM. The procurement employs an open method in the services category, with bids to be submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This project presents significant opportunities for firms offering advisory services, specifically those with expertise in the space industry, technical research, or consultancy. Businesses that would thrive include independent contractors, consultants, and technical experts aiming to leverage their skills in a governmental context, particularly in relation to space exploration and development initiatives. The rigorous selection criteria emphasize the need for qualified individuals, making this an excellent chance for those with relevant experience and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

Independent Technical Advisors

Notice Description

THIS PROCESS WAS NOT AWARDED AND AS SUCH IS INCOMPLETE. HIE are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced external, independent technical advisory support to support the HIE Space Programme, and delivery of Space Hub Sutherland in particular. This exercise is to appoint up to a maximum of 3 individuals who will be called upon to provide independent, impartial expert advice to HIE It is expected that these services will be required from January 2020 for an initial period of 2.5 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The budget currently available to cover all appointed individuals for the initial period (ie 2.5 years) is between GBP 120,000 and GBP 136,000 (excluding VAT and T&S).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The role of the Technical Advisory Group is important to HIE's governance around the HIE Space Programme. Bidders should note that this requirement is for individuals, and therefore entities wishing to put forward a number of individuals must submit a separate response on PCS for each named individual.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: n/a as non award

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 2.5 years years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000582274
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375852
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£182,250 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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