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Running and Analysis of FVCOM-ERSEM Coupling

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking services related to the running and analysis of FVCOM-ERSEM Coupling, focusing on evaluating the impacts of large-scale energy extraction and projected climate conditions for 2050. This procurement falls within the services category and is classified under the education industry. The award was confirmed on 2nd November 2021, with the associated services being provided exclusively by the National Oceanography Centre, as competition was deemed absent for technical reasons. The total contract value is £89,282.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for specialised businesses in environmental modelling, climate research, and similar fields to engage in high-impact projects that influence both hydrodynamic and ecosystem variables. Companies with expertise in advanced environmental analytics, climate change evaluations, or those with capabilities in bespoke modelling solutions would be particularly well-suited to take part in such competitive processes, thereby fostering growth and innovation within their sectors.

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Notice Title

Running and Analysis of FVCOM-ERSEM Coupling

Notice Description

Running of and the analysis of the models for FVCOM-ERSEM coupling that require both the effects of large scale energy extraction AND projected future climate in 2050, and also be able to evaluate the potential effect of both issues on the hydrodynamic and ecosystem variables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: competition absent for technical reasons Explanation: Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). - i.e. NOC is the only group in the UK able to provide running of and the analysis of the models for FVCOM-ERSEM coupling that require both the effects of large scale energy extraction AND projected future climate in 2050, and also be able to evaluate the potential effect of both issues on the hydrodynamic and ecosystem variables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672319
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431857
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,282 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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