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Award of Framework Call-Off Contract - Offshore Wind Supply Chain Assessment and Strategic Analysis for Crown Estate Scotland

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Crown Estate Scotland has awarded a framework call-off contract titled "Offshore Wind Supply Chain Assessment and Strategic Analysis" to Ernst & Young LLP (EY). The procurement process, now in the award stage, was conducted using an open procedure under the services category, with Edinburgh as the primary delivery location. The contract, signed on 22nd August 2025, supports the Crown Estate's offshore wind portfolio projects, related to the ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds. This contract, estimated at £300,000 excluding VAT, is set to run for a minimum of three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses focusing on consultancy, research, and strategic analysis within the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in offshore wind projects. Firms with a strong track record in supply chain assessment and a capacity for strategic evaluations can benefit significantly from engaging with such high-profile projects administered by Crown Estate Scotland. The open procedure and allocation under Lot 6 of the CCS RM6187 Framework Agreement suggest potential accessibility for large consultancy firms and those familiar with government frameworks, despite the dominance of large established companies like EY in winning this contract.

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Notice Title

Award of Framework Call-Off Contract - Offshore Wind Supply Chain Assessment and Strategic Analysis for Crown Estate Scotland

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a qualified and experienced contractor to provide independent assessment and verification of the Supply Chain Development Statement's (SCDS's), the associated Contracted Position Statement (CPS) and wider supply chain services and analysis linked to CES's offshore wind portfolio, primarily the projects awarded through the ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds. The contract will run for a minimum of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 1 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise was conducted in the form of a further competition through Lot 6 of the Crown Commercial Service RM6187 Framework Agreement. The purpose of this contract is to appoint a qualified and experienced contractor to provide independent assessment and verification of the Supply Chain Development Statement's (SCDS's), the associated Contracted Position Statement (CPS) and wider supply chain services and analysis linked to CES' offshore wind portfolio, primarily the projects awarded through the ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds. The contract will run for a minimum of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 1 years.. The estimated budget for this contract is 300,000 GBP (excl. VAT). This figure is indicative only, as the actual contract value will be determined by the volume and nature of work commissioned over the contract term. Costs will be incurred in accordance with the awarded schedule of rates, and the final value will not be known until the conclusion of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808111
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537764
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

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


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

72316000 - Data analysis services

76520000 - Offshore services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20256 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
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537764
    Award of Framework Call-Off Contract - Offshore Wind Supply Chain Assessment and Strategic Analysis for Crown Estate Scotland - The purpose of this contract is to appoint a qualified and experienced contractor to provide independent assessment and verification of the Supply Chain Development Statement's (SCDS's), the associated Contracted Position Statement (CPS) and wider supply chain services and analysis linked to CES's offshore wind portfolio, primarily the projects awarded through the ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds. The contract will run for a minimum of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 1 years.

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