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Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) Feasibility Study

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently conducting a public procurement tender for a feasibility study on Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs). The study aims to identify options to support NETs development in line with climate change plans. The tender is in the active stage, with a value of £100,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the main procurement category is services. The study offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those involved in environmental technologies and policy consultancy. The tender deadline for submissions is June 22, 2022.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses interested in environmental technologies and policy consultancy services. Companies with expertise in sustainability, carbon capture, and climate change planning are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process is part of the government's initiative to boost NETs development in Scotland, aligning with its climate change strategies. The awarded contract, valued at £87,612.5 GBP, was signed on September 27, 2022, offering a clear timeline for project commencement and delivery.

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Notice Title

Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) Feasibility Study

Notice Description

1. The Scottish Government wishes to commission a feasibility study to identify the available options for supporting the development of negative emissions technologies (NETs) in Scotland with reference to the policy positions established within the 2018 Climate Change Plan and the December 2020 Climate Change Plan update (CCPu).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Required outcomes and key deliverables. This project will consist of five key elements: a. Review and synthesis of existing evidence b. Stakeholder interviews c. Analysis of costs, benefits and effective public support d. Mapping of pathways for the delivery on NETs e. Final presentation of findings Following synthesis of existing evidence and stakeholder engagement, the consultancy must produce an interim report for the Scottish Government's internal use. It should summarise the evidence gathered to that point to enable input by the CCUS policy team into the drafting of the Energy Strategy refresh, next Climate Change Plan and Bioenergy Action Plan taking place throughout 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000694310
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460576
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2022 - 24 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, darren.russell@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1312443645

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449198
    Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) Feasibility Study - 1. The Scottish Government wishes to commission a feasibility study to identify the available options for supporting the development of negative emissions technologies (NETs) in Scotland with reference to the policy positions established within the 2018 Climate Change Plan and the December 2020 Climate Change Plan update (CCPu).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460576
    Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) Feasibility Study - 1. The Scottish Government wishes to commission a feasibility study to identify the available options for supporting the development of negative emissions technologies (NETs) in Scotland with reference to the policy positions established within the 2018 Climate Change Plan and the December 2020 Climate Change Plan update (CCPu).

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