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Provision Of Carbon Capture and Storage Evaluation Criteria Design.

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the awarding of a contract by Crown Estate Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK, for the provision of carbon capture and storage evaluation criteria design. This falls within the services category of the property industry, with the procurement executed via an open procedure. The award was made on 27 June 2025 to the supplier, Arup, and involves a total contract value of £78,450 GBP. The focus is on leasing carbon dioxide storage areas within Scottish waters as part of Crown Estate Scotland's initiatives to meet climate targets and support the growth of the CCS sector.

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities for companies involved in carbon capture and storage technology and seabed utilisation services. Large enterprises with expertise in carbon storage solutions and capable of efficient use of maritime areas would be well-suited to compete. The collaboration with the North Sea Transition Authority underscores a significant opportunity to influence and partake in the emerging CCS sector in Scotland, positioning companies at the forefront of environmental sustainability and innovation within the region. Businesses with a robust capability in meeting regulatory and environmental standards set by authorities are encouraged to explore the opportunities presented by this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision Of Carbon Capture and Storage Evaluation Criteria Design.

Notice Description

CES is responsible for leasing carbon dioxide storage areas of seabed in Scottish waters within the Gas Storage and Importation Zone. The North Sea Transition Authority ("NSTA") are the licensing and permitting authority for offshore carbon dioxide appraisal and storage licences in UK waters (excluding projects that are wholly within Scottish Territorial Waters (which is 12nm from the shoreline in Scotland)). NSTA administered their first carbon storage licensing round in 2023, resulting in licences being offered for six areas in Scottish waters, to the 'Round 1 Licensees'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CES is responsible for leasing carbon dioxide storage areas of seabed in Scottish waters within the Gas Storage and Importation Zone. The North Sea Transition Authority ("NSTA") are the licensing and permitting authority for offshore carbon dioxide appraisal and storage licences in UK waters (excluding projects that are wholly within Scottish Territorial Waters (which is 12nm from the shoreline in Scotland)). NSTA administered their first carbon storage licensing round in 2023, resulting in licences being offered for six areas in Scottish waters, to the 'Round 1 Licensees'. CES are currently administering in parallel a due diligence process with the Round 1 Licensees. The Licensees who successfully complete this process will be granted exclusive CCS storage appraisal rights over their licence area, via an Appraisal Agreement providing the exclusive right to apply to CES for an Option Agreement when appraisal is complete, and application for a Storage Permit from the NSTA is submitted. The Option Agreement will provide a pathway to Lease, which will be granted when pre-conditions are met; one of which will be the confirmation of a Storage Permit from the NSTA. The Lease is required before project construction begins. Under a Lease, rent is due to be paid to CES. CES' revenues are paid to the Scottish Government. CCS will be needed for Scotland to meet its climate targets and CES is committed to enabling the growth of the CCS sector with additional leasing. We are working in partnership with NSTA to deliver aligned licensing and leasing activities. We require to develop a set of criteria that ensures applicants will make acceptably efficient use of the seabed and are likely to result in operating CCS projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796728
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533564
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20258 months 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
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@crownestatescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 7586570421

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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