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Provision of Economic Assessment and Social Acceptability of Emerging Low Carbon Aviation Technologies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES

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Summary of the contracting process

UHI North, West and Hebrides has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of Economic Assessment and Social Acceptability of Emerging Low Carbon Aviation Technologies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland." This procurement, categorized under Education services, focuses on enhancing rural connectivity and supporting new economic opportunities in the region. The process is in the award stage as of January 29, 2025, with Highlands and Islands Sustainable Aviation (HISAV) Limited selected as the supplier and the contract, valued at £19,980, signed on January 28, 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure under the main procurement category of services and covers the geographical area of UKM6 (Highland).

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises capable of conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments of aviation technologies' economic and social benefits. Businesses engaged in research, economic analysis, and technology assessments, particularly those focusing on low-carbon aviation, are well-suited for this contract. The project includes raising awareness through workshops and surveys, making it ideal for firms with strong community engagement skills and experience in environmental impact studies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Economic Assessment and Social Acceptability of Emerging Low Carbon Aviation Technologies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

Notice Description

SATE Partners have ambition to enhance rural connectivity, support emergency provision and develop new economic opportunities across the Highlands and Islands. To support this, the contractor is required to undertake qualitative and quantitative assessment of the economic and social benefits (and constraints) that may derive from commercial deployment of each type of technology across the Highlands and Islands region. As part of this, the contractor is required to assess how emerging low-carbon aviation technologies may help to improve the lives, and livelihoods, of people living at 5 specific locations. Wider assessment across the Highland and Islands should be undertaken through structured survey. The findings of this contract will be used by SATE partners to direct investment and support, and to promote the implementation of sustainable aviation across the region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor is required to raise awareness of emerging aviation technologies through a series of in- person locally based workshops. Facilitated discussion, and a structured survey should be used to assess social acceptability of low carbon aviation, as well as to capture the economic value and social benefits that associated use-cases might bring to businesses and members of the public within each of the 5 geographic areas. In addition, the contractor will be required to determine potential barriers to commercial implementation and public uptake. Any specific geographic or cultural aspects emerging during discussion should be noted and considered when undertaking analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786533
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522732
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES
Contact Name
Julie Fraser
Contact Email
julie.fraser@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1847889000

Buyer Location

Locality
THURSO
Postcode
KW14 7EE
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS SUSTAINABLE AVIATION (HISAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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