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University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 Sector Readiness and Skills Assessment

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Consultancy Services to Aquatera Ltd. This tender, titled "University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 Sector Readiness and Skills Assessment," falls under the "services" category. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was signed on 5th December 2022, with a total contract value of GBP 64,270. The tender was initiated on 21st December 2022 and was in the award stage. The project is related to the education industry, specifically focusing on developing an enhanced understanding of carbon neutrality readiness on six islands.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in consultancy services related to carbon neutrality research. Companies with expertise in environmental consultancy and research can effectively compete in this tender. The University of Edinburgh, as the buying organisation, is centrally involved in this contract. The tender's location is primarily based in Edinburgh, UK. Interested businesses should note the key deadline for the contract signing was on 5th December 2022, with the award period commencing on 14th November 2022.

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Notice Title

University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 Sector Readiness and Skills Assessment

Notice Description

Consultancy Services to undertake research to support the Carbon Neutral Islands project through developing an enhanced understanding of overall carbon neutral readiness on the six islands (Yell, Hoy, Barra, Raasay, Islay and Great Cumbrae), with a particular focus on skills.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Carbon Neutral Islands project is a Scottish Programme for Government commitment aimed at supporting six islands (Yell, Hoy, Barra, Raasay, Islay and Great Cumbrae) to become carbon neutral by 2040. ClimateXChange at the University of Edinburgh, working with the Scottish Government wishes to commission research to support the Carbon Neutral Islands project through developing an enhanced understanding of overall carbon neutral readiness on the six islands, with a particular focus on skills. This research will build on the recently published research (Climate action on Scottish islands: an initial mapping of the landscape) which explores the available data for climate change action on the six Scottish islands. This is a one off research requirement comprising of 2 reports. Further details of scope can be found in the ITT documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000709992
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467417
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,270 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20223 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Alice Jade Newey, Kim Scott-Woodhouse
Contact Email
alice.newey@ed.ac.uk, kscott-woodhouse@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUATERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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