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Energy, Renewables and Low Carbon Activity Survey

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Energy, Renewables and Low Carbon Activity Survey" was awarded to Optimat Ltd by Scottish Enterprise. The procurement stage was completed on September 13, 2023. The contract is for services in the economic affairs industry category. The buying organization, Scottish Enterprise, is based in Glasgow, UK, with the main contact point at Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, G2 6HQ. The contract is valued at £93,563 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in the energy sector, particularly those involved in renewables and low carbon activities. Companies with substantial knowledge in the energy industry and extensive research capabilities, along with a robust network in the Scottish energy supply chain sector, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a fair chance for suitable businesses to participate and potentially grow their business through this contract.

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Notice Title

Energy, Renewables and Low Carbon Activity Survey

Notice Description

The scope of the project is to provide an in-depth report that details information about the energy sector and in particular the trading activities of those companies who are actively involved in, or are considering transitioning to, renewables and/or low carbon. To do this, we would like to appoint a supplier who has substantial knowledge within the energy industry and has extensive research capabilities, with a far reaching network and, access to a large database of Scottish energy supply chain companies. The contract is expected to start in September for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the project is to provide an in-depth report that details information about the energy sector and in particular the trading activities of those companies who are actively involved in, or are considering transitioning to, renewables and/or low carbon. To do this, we would like to appoint a supplier who has substantial knowledge within the energy industry and has extensive research capabilities, with a far reaching network and, access to a large database of Scottish energy supply chain companies. The contract is expected to start in September for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months if required.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract is expected to start in September for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000739494
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488795
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,563 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 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
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanne.napier@scotent.co.uk, lynn.gibbs@gov.scot, william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1414686024

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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