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Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

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12 Feb 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is initiating the procurement of the "Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract," focusing on services within the energy sector in North Scotland. This open tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 8 March 2021 at 12:00 PM. The contract is anticipated to last for an initial period of two years, with an estimated budget ranging from £65,000 to £80,000 (excluding VAT). Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically, and the procurement process allows for the potential extension of the contract for an additional year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in the UK electricity market, particularly those familiar with regulatory issues affecting the Highlands and Islands region. Businesses that specialise in energy policy, regulatory compliance, or economic consultancy would be well-suited to compete in this process. As the procurement follows an open procedure, it encourages wider participation from qualified candidates, allowing them to contribute to the development of energy solutions that benefit the local industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract

Notice Description

HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with specialist knowledge of the GB electricity system in a North Scotland context, to support its work on behalf of the energy industry in the Highlands and Islands. In order to continue our effectiveness in this role, specialist energy market policy & regulatory support is required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provision of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 year following the initial term. The 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 65k and GBP 80k (excluding VAT). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated with the provisions of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 year following the initial term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406644
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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