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05 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently at the tender stage of procuring a contract for the "OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services". This procurement falls under the category of general public services, specifically targeting the oil and gas sector. The contract is valued at £69,000 and is focused on enhancing the analytical capacity of the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) in collaboration with the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC). The tender is being conducted via an open procedure, with electronic submission required. Interested parties must submit their bids by 4th September 2025, at 12:00 pm UK time. The project is based in the UKM region, with a contract period of 360 days.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in data analytics and services within the oil and gas industry. Companies with experience in providing high-quality data and analysis are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of offering insights on the UK Continental Shelf's market trends and developments. The evaluation criteria place significant emphasis on quality (70%) alongside price considerations (30%). Businesses incorporated in supply chain management and with robust systems for timely subcontractor payments, who meet the minimum insurance levels, will find this tender a perfect avenue for growth and partnership with a key public authority.

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-r6ebe6-0000806450
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536296
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536296
    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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