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Provision of UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Consultancy Services (2025-29)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has recently awarded a contract to Genesis Oil & Gas Consultants Ltd for the Provision of UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Consultancy Services for the period 2025-29. The contract was awarded on 25th March 2025 and has a value of £60,000. The procurement process involved an open procedure and focused on services related to emissions trading, encompassing assistance with annual emissions reporting, professional advice on scheme changes, and support in compliance with the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) requirements. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is currently active.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in emissions trading schemes. Companies that can offer comprehensive services in data verification, regulatory compliance, and advisory services related to emissions trading would be well-suited for such contracts in the future. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can enhance their visibility and establish credentials in an industry that is increasingly critical in the context of climate change and sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Consultancy Services (2025-29)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Provision of UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Consultancy Services (2025-29) (UOS-22171-2022).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will include, but will not be limited to; - Assistance with completion and pre-verification checks of the University's "Annual Emissions Report" and "Activity Level Change submission": - Providing professional advice on scheme changes and developments and how they will impact on the University as an operator in the scheme: - Review and update of operator procedures and data collection processes as required by the University: - Providing expert advice and assistance in change requests to SEPA e.g. notification, variation or transfer of permit: - Acting as a reviewer of all information submitted by the University via the METS system; and - Any other services relating to scheme compliance and deemed as requiring input from the service provider by the University.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Renewal: The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000709892
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months 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 STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager, Mrs Laura A Shaw
Contact Email
kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk, laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENESIS OIL & GAS CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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