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ITT for for the provision of multi-disciplinary technical advice and project management to support community projects through CARES

ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Energy Saving Trust Ltd, operating as the buying organisation, has initiated a public procurement process to appoint contractors for providing multi-disciplinary technical advice and project management services under the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). This procurement process follows an open procedure focusing on services relating to renewable energy projects, energy systems, storage, heat, and transport. The contracting authority is located in Edinburgh, within the UK (Region UKM75). The procurement process is currently at the award stage with contracts already signed on 10 October 2025, involving two main lots: Multi-disciplinary Technical Advice and Project Management Support Framework. The procurement is designed to support CARES applicants in developing renewable energy and local energy projects, with applicable regions including UKM.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, offering potential growth through collaboration on community-driven projects. The framework is ideal for SMEs and larger enterprises with expertise in renewable systems and project management. Businesses that can provide detailed and complex technical advice or comprehensive project management support are well-suited to participate. The opportunity to work on CARES projects can build credibility and experience in the public sector, offering longer-term prospects for similar contracts. Notably, the awarded contracts, worth £1.5 million and £1 million respectively, highlight the substantial investment in renewable and community energy projects.

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Notice Title

ITT for for the provision of multi-disciplinary technical advice and project management to support community projects through CARES

Notice Description

The Energy Saving Trust is seeking to appoint framework contractors to provide services to assist in the progression of projects funded through CARES. Lot 1: Multi-disciplinary Technical Advice Framework Services will provide detailed and complex advice on renewable energy, energy systems, storage, heat and transport to CARES applicant organisations to assist in the development of renewable and local energy projects including consenting, reviews and options appraisals. Lot 2: Project Management Support Framework Services will provide project management support to CARES applicant organisations.

Lot Information

Project Management Support Framework

Services will provide project management support to CARES applicant organisations.

Renewal: 6 month extension up to 31st September 2029 at Energy Saving Trust's sole discretion

Multi-disciplinary Technical Advice Framework

Services will provide detailed and complex advice on renewable energy, energy systems, storage, heat and transport to CARES applicant organisations to assist in the development of renewable and local energy projects including consenting, reviews and options appraisals.

Renewal: 6 months to 31st September 2029, at Energy Saving Trust's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802262
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541183
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71541000 - Construction project management services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD
Contact Name
David Angelini
Contact Email
david.angelini@est.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315557900

Buyer Location

Locality
EH2 1DF
Postcode
EDINBU RGH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CIVIC

ENERGY MUTUAL

LOCOGEN CONSULTANCY

RICARDO-AEA

RINA TECH

SCENE CONNECT

THE NATURAL POWER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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