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CCS RM6187 Framework Call Down - Project Ninian Analysis Refresh

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has completed a public procurement process titled "CCS RM6187 Framework Call Down - Project Ninian Analysis Refresh" in the General Public Services industry category. This procurement, which falls under the services category, focuses on refreshing core offshore oil and gas baseline data sets as part of the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan. The contract was awarded on 11 February 2025 to Ernst & Young, based in London, for £25,000. The procurement was executed using a limited method under the Framework Contract RM6187 Lot 2 and did not require prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy analysis, particularly those with experience in offshore oil and gas sectors. Companies with comprehensive data analysis capabilities and expertise in economic affairs and general public services would find this contract particularly suitable. Such procurements support business growth by aligning with key government projects and establishing a foothold in strategic public sector engagements. In this instance, Ernst & Young, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for similar firms to benefit from such high-value government projects.

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Notice Title

CCS RM6187 Framework Call Down - Project Ninian Analysis Refresh

Notice Description

On 3 March 2023, Scottish Government published analysis in support of the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan (ESJTP)This work was also termed Project Ninian. Most of the data in the Ninian analysis was for a baseline year of 2019. Scottish Government are now engaging with external expertise to produce a partial refresh of some of the core offshore oil and gas baseline data sets published in the original Ninian reports, to bring these up to date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

On 3 March 2023, Scottish Government published analysis in support of a draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan (ESJTP). This work was also termed Project Ninian. Most of the data in the Ninian analysis are for a baseline year of 2019. Scottish Government are now engaging external expertise to produce a partial refresh of some of the core offshore oil and gas baseline data sets published in the original Ninian reports, to bring these as up to date as possible.

Procurement Information

Expression on interest sent to all suppliers on Framework Contract reference number RM6187 Lot 2 - Strategy and Policy. One supplier response therefore awarded in line with Framework instructions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791651
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525185
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525185
    CCS RM6187 Framework Call Down - Project Ninian Analysis Refresh - On 3 March 2023, Scottish Government published analysis in support of the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan (ESJTP)This work was also termed Project Ninian. Most of the data in the Ninian analysis was for a baseline year of 2019. Scottish Government are now engaging with external expertise to produce a partial refresh of some of the core offshore oil and gas baseline data sets published in the original Ninian reports, to bring these up to date.

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