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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated an open procurement process to secure a service provider for the "OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services" contract. This contract is designed to support the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) in tandem with the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change, focusing on bolstering policy-making capabilities regarding the oil and gas sector. The procurement stage is currently active, with electronic submissions accepted until 4th September 2025, coinciding with the start of the award period. The procurement falls under the services category with significant importance given to quality (70%) over price (30%). The geographical focus is primarily in the UK region, with a contract value estimated at £69,000 GBP, and a planned duration of 360 days without renewal options.

This tender represents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in data services within the oil and gas industry, particularly those with expertise in providing high-quality analysis and evidence. Companies capable of conducting in-depth trend analysis and offering comprehensive training for data utilisation will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Firms with a proven track record in similar projects, a robust supply chain system, and experience in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) are especially well-suited to respond competitively to this opportunity, thereby enhancing their visibility and growth within the public sector. Businesses must ensure they meet the mandatory insurance levels and can provide reliable and prompt subcontractor payments, reaffirming their capability in managing extensive data-driven projects efficiently.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government's Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government's policy with regards to the oil and gas sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government's Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government's policy with regards to the oil and gas sector. The Scottish Government is seeking to extend its analytical capacity and capability to inform policy making, by obtaining high quality data and external analysis relating to the Scottish and UK offshore oil and gas sectors. The aim of this procurement is to continue to build on the capacity of the Scottish Government to access information which informs its understanding of the upstream oil and gas industry in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) including key trends and market outlooks, and existing trends and drivers of UK oil and gas sector developments. This procurement for the Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services covers: the provision of data and, where relevant, all necessary training required by users and access to regularly updated analysis on the oil and gas industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806341
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543059
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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 8LU
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

Rystad Energy Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536227
    OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government's Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government's policy with regards to the oil and gas sector.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536295
    OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government's Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government's policy with regards to the oil and gas sector.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543059
    OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government's Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government's policy with regards to the oil and gas sector.

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