Tender

Legal Services Framework Agreement

EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD

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Tender

28 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd is currently seeking tenders for a Legal Services Framework Agreement, which is part of the renewable energy industry. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 2nd August 2021. The successful framework agreement will last for a period of three years, with an option for two one-year extensions. The services will primarily be delivered in Orkney, UK, and are valued at £55,000. Interested parties can submit their responses electronically, and further details can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy, land transactions, contractual advice, and regulatory compliance. Firms that can demonstrate a capacity for urgent legal support and a prompt response to requests are particularly well-suited to compete. This framework agreement will enable successful bidders to engage with ongoing projects in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, potentially leading to long-term client relationships and enhanced revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a supplier framework agreement for legal support, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions. This framework agreement is intended for use to complete routine and project tasks but also urgent legal services. As such, a Law Firms' ability to respond to requests at short notice will be assessed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework agreement is intended for use to complete routine and project tasks but also urgent legal services. As such, a Law Firms' ability to respond to requests at short notice will be assessed. The categories of work within the Legal Services Framework shall be split into distinct lots all of which are optional on how many a Law Firm may wish to bid for and are defined as follows: (a) land transactions including transfer of title/purchase of land and property; (b) advice on electricity market and regulatory issues; (c) litigation; (d) marine developer associated contracts; (e) infrastructure and planning advice; (f) hydrogen and energy system contracts; (g) general contract advice, drafting new contracts, assistance with reviewing particularly complex contracts and ad hoc support. EMEC reserve the right to define the Legal Service as they see fit and assign it to a lot accordingly. The scope of work within each 'call off' will be defined in a work order, or other document detailing the requirements of the task.

Renewal: Option for two 1 year extenstions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419628
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
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
EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@emec.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856852060

Buyer Location

Locality
ORKNEY
Postcode
KW16 3AW
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Stromness and South Isles
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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