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P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise has awarded a contract to Arup for the project titled "P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy." This initiative falls under the Economic Affairs industry category and involves consultancy services aimed at creating an industrial cluster strategy for the Grangemouth area. This strategy seeks to enhance the cluster’s competitiveness by identifying current and potential strengths, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for growth, and outlining actionable steps over short, medium, and long-term timelines. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract initiated on 12th March 2025 and expected to conclude by the end of July 2025. The total contract value is approximately between £60,000 and £70,000, excluding VAT, and covers services to be delivered primarily within the UKM region.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms with expertise in strategic planning, economic development, and industrial growth. The project demands a thorough understanding of advanced manufacturing and fine chemicals, which are key sectors targeted for expansion. Companies well-versed in developing growth strategies, attracting investment, and promoting regional development will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Collaborative opportunities also exist as the completion and delivery of this comprehensive strategy will influence key regional plans like the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal, creating a broader impact on the regional economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. The Grangemouth industrial cluster is a key driver of Scotland's manufacturing sector and economy. To support its continued growth and development. On behalf of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) Scottish Enterprise is procuring consultancy services to create an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, the outcomes of this will be shared with the GFIB. This strategy will focus on enhancing the cluster's competitiveness by setting out current and potential strengths of the cluster, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for industrial growth, and setting out clear, actionable steps across short, medium, and long-term timelines. It will also align with key plans and policies such as the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. The consultancy will identify opportunities to expand key sectors like fine chemicals and advanced manufacturing, and measures to attract investment and new industries to the area. It is anticipated that the contract will start in March 2025 and conclude by the end of July 2025. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP60,000 and GBP70,000 excluding VAT. Full details can be found in the ITT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. The Grangemouth industrial cluster is a key driver of Scotland's manufacturing sector and economy. To support its continued growth and development. On behalf of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) Scottish Enterprise is procuring consultancy services to create an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, the outcomes of this will be shared with the GFIB. This strategy will focus on enhancing the cluster's competitiveness by setting out current and potential strengths of the cluster, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for industrial growth, and setting out clear, actionable steps across short, medium, and long-term timelines. It will also align with key plans and policies such as the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. The consultancy will identify opportunities to expand key sectors like fine chemicals and advanced manufacturing, and measures to attract investment and new industries to the area. It is anticipated that the contract will start in March 2025 and conclude by the end of July 2025. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP60,000 and GBP70,000 excluding VAT. Full details can be found in the ITT.. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787525
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525856
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
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

Arup

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=1
    14th January 2025 - SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=2
    14th January 2025 - ITT - Appendix 1 - Off Payroll Working
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=3
    14th January 2025 - ITT - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=4
    14th January 2025 - ITT - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=5
    14th January 2025 - P25-0065 - Invitation to Tender
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521756
    P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. The Grangemouth industrial cluster is a key driver of Scotland's manufacturing sector and economy. To support its continued growth and development. On behalf of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) Scottish Enterprise is procuring consultancy services to create an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, the outcomes of this will be shared with the GFIB. This strategy will focus on enhancing the cluster's competitiveness by setting out current and potential strengths of the cluster, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for industrial growth, and setting out clear, actionable steps across short, medium, and long-term timelines. It will also align with key plans and policies such as the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. The consultancy will identify opportunities to expand key sectors like fine chemicals and advanced manufacturing, and measures to attract investment and new industries to the area. It is anticipated that the contract will start in March 2025 and conclude by the end of July 2025. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP60,000 and GBP70,000 excluding VAT. Full details can be found in the ITT.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525856
    P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. The Grangemouth industrial cluster is a key driver of Scotland's manufacturing sector and economy. To support its continued growth and development. On behalf of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) Scottish Enterprise is procuring consultancy services to create an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, the outcomes of this will be shared with the GFIB. This strategy will focus on enhancing the cluster's competitiveness by setting out current and potential strengths of the cluster, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for industrial growth, and setting out clear, actionable steps across short, medium, and long-term timelines. It will also align with key plans and policies such as the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. The consultancy will identify opportunities to expand key sectors like fine chemicals and advanced manufacturing, and measures to attract investment and new industries to the area. It is anticipated that the contract will start in March 2025 and conclude by the end of July 2025. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP60,000 and GBP70,000 excluding VAT. Full details can be found in the ITT.

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