Tender

Managing Agent Services Support for Cables and Offshore Transmission Infrastructure Development activities.

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current tender issued by Crown Estate Scotland, located in Edinburgh, focuses on procuring managing agent services for Cables and Offshore Transmission Infrastructure Development activities. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the property sector, with the work primarily conducted at the CES Main Office in Edinburgh or virtually. As part of the open procedure, interested suppliers must electronically submit their tenders by 15th July 2025, which also marks the start date for awarding contracts. The tender document was published on 23rd June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in professional and commercial advisory services related to infrastructure development, particularly in the offshore transmission domain. Companies with expertise in project management, commercial strategy, and technical support are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the long-term nature of the contract with potential extensions, it offers significant business growth prospects for suppliers aiming to expand their operations within the UK's property and infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managing Agent Services Support for Cables and Offshore Transmission Infrastructure Development activities.

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") initiates the tendering of specialist professional and commercial advice and support for our Cables and Offshore Transmission Infrastructure Development activities, the 'cables development portfolio'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives are to provide specialist insights into the growing offshore transmission infrastructure portfolio, increase awareness of key issues and opportunities in the relevant sectors, overall project management and commercial and technical support as and when needed.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months, up to a maximum of 48 months total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802396
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533100
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
EH3 9GL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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