Planning

Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Proposal - Feasibility Study

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Proposal - Feasibility Study". The process is currently at the stage of market engagement and feedback, as indicated by a Prior Information Notice. This procurement focuses on the services category in the region of Paisley, specifically Renfrewshire's Gleniffer Braes. The Council has invited potential vendors to participate in a market research questionnaire, to help shape the upcoming procurement strategy. Notably, this engagement activity is set to inform future contract opportunities, with a future notice anticipated by 27th October 2025.

This tender provides a pathway for businesses specialising in renewable energy consultancy, environmental feasibility studies, and related services to expand their client portfolio and engage with local authorities. Companies with expertise in survey analysis, market evaluation, or those providing strategic advisory services in public infrastructure projects would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Participating in the market engagement exercise offers these businesses a chance to position themselves advantageously for when the formal tender process opens.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Proposal - Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to seek feedback and engagement from the market. As part of the preparation work for a future procurement procedure, Renfrewshire Council (the "Council") would like to invite your organisation to participate in this market research and engagement exercise. The market engagement does not form part of the formal procurement process and will not impact the evaluation of any future procurement procedure. The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information and gauge market interest to help inform the development of a procurement strategy and approach to contract for the provision of a Feasibility Consultant to carry out a Feasibility Study for Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Proposal as described in the PIN. The Market Engagement Questionnaire will be carried out utilising Microsoft Forms. https://forms.office.com/e/fmTGjjmqf1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council are looking to reach out to the market to gather responses to the Market Research Questionnaire regarding a future procurement opportunity for Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Proposal - Feasibility Study. This Prior Information Notice is to help inform a future procurement exercise. The link below will take you to the Microsoft Forms Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/fmTGjjmqf1. This Prior Information Notice is for Market Research and Engagement Only - https://forms.office.com/e/fmTGjjmqf1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804961
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535154
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Milliken
Contact Email
kevin.milliken@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535154
    Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Proposal - Feasibility Study - The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to seek feedback and engagement from the market. As part of the preparation work for a future procurement procedure, Renfrewshire Council (the "Council") would like to invite your organisation to participate in this market research and engagement exercise. The market engagement does not form part of the formal procurement process and will not impact the evaluation of any future procurement procedure. The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information and gauge market interest to help inform the development of a procurement strategy and approach to contract for the provision of a Feasibility Consultant to carry out a Feasibility Study for Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Proposal as described in the PIN. The Market Engagement Questionnaire will be carried out utilising Microsoft Forms. https://forms.office.com/e/fmTGjjmqf1

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