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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Crown Estate Scotland, which is seeking consultancy services to produce a report on Floating Offshore Wind in Scotland. This project is currently in the Tender stage, with a focus on identifying the immediate needs for Scotland to accelerate growth in the Floating Offshore Wind sector. The submission deadline for bids is December 10, 2020, and the delivery addresses are located in the UKM75 region. The total value of the contract is £48,000, and the procurement method follows an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all interested parties.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies operating within the renewable energy sector, particularly those with a focus on offshore wind technologies. Suitable businesses should possess relevant experience and expertise in consultancy, policy analysis, and supply chain management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions and a proven track record in stakeholder engagement would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Winning this project could provide firms with valuable insights and connections in the growing Floating Offshore Wind market in Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Consultancy Services to produce a report on Floating Offshore Wind in Scotland

Notice Description

Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to produce a report which assesses the immediate needs for Scotland to accelerate the growth of the Floating Offshore Wind sector, including policy, supply chain opportunities and investment requirements to enable Scotland to be an early mover.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is proposed that the report cover the following areas: - Overview of development and consenting process for a commercial scale (scale TBC) Floating Offshore Wind Farm in Scotland, for context only, utilising existing information where possible - Overview of the fundamental approach taken to consenting for Offshore Wind and introduce alternative versions including that of a "project envelop" approach - Current and planned policies for Offshore Wind development - Current Supply Chain opportunities and roadmap to full Supply Chain engagement - Identifying where generic opportunities in this process exist, based on more efficient policy and processes. Opportunities relate to the ability for some realistic action to positively impact process, programme, cost, knowledge, stakeholders and consultations by making realistic changes to approach, advance engagement with stakeholders, and obtaining required knowledge. Opportunities to be scored (high, medium, low) and potential factors identified - Recommendation of investments and timelines required to support the Supply Chain to deliver on Scottish content targets and develop the Scottish Floating Offshore Wind industry. - Recommendations on policy, activities and programmes to be considered by Scottish Government to accelerate national opportunities and interests in the Floating Offshore Wind industry.

Options: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 3 month period to be included within rate card

Renewal: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 3 month period to be included within rate card

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636682
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407810
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

31121300 - Wind-energy generators

31121340 - Wind farm

34515000 - Floating structures

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 29 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Estate Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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