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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Enterprise has progressed to the award stage of the "Scottish Cluster Scheme: Critical Technologies" contract, with Technology Scotland appointed as the winning supplier. This open procurement process is part of an initiative to bolster the growth of critical technologies across Scotland, classified under the services category. The procurement utilised an open procedure, ensuring broad participation from suitable candidates, and concluded with a contract valued at GBP 59,000, which was signed on 25th September 2025. The project, centred in Glasgow, involves supporting a critical technological cluster spanning the UKM region. This initiative affords significant potential for regional technological advancement, with its alignment to economic affairs, under the watchful management of Scottish Enterprise, a reputable entity based in Glasgow.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on technology and innovation, especially those skilled in forming strategic consortia or alliances. The nature of the contract encourages collaborations that can propel technological capabilities within the UK, fostering growth and expansion in cutting-edge fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in technology and possessing relevant industry experience, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar tenders, as exemplified by Technology Scotland's success. Additionally, adherence to the provided Climate Change Plan highlights an increasing emphasis on sustainability, offering businesses with green initiatives a competitive edge in securing future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scottish Cluster Scheme: Critical Technologies

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the Critical Technologies cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the Critical Technologies cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806057
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540467
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 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
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
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

Technology Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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