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UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise procured services to support companies entering the UAE energy-transition market. The appointed supplier provides co-working office space in Abu Dhabi and wraparound business support for between six and 12 companies, each receiving support for 12 months. The requirement is classified as business and management consultancy services (CPV 79400000), with related consultancy classifications covering general management consultancy, business management consultancy and business development consultancy. Delivery is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Scottish Enterprise is the buying organisation and central purchasing body. The work supports Scottish Enterprise’s purpose of promoting sustainable economic growth, including the creation of more and better jobs. The requirement is a single service package rather than separate operational or construction works.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. Two small and medium-sized enterprises submitted electronic bids, both from outside the EU. Kantar Advisory Partners was awarded the contract on 7 January 2026; the contract was signed on 27 July 2026 and is active. The contract value is £318,350. The planned contract starts on 11 February 2026 and runs for 18 months, equivalent to 540 days, with an option to renew for a further 15 months. The original bid deadline and bid opening were 7 January 2026 at 11:00. Evaluation included price, weighted at 30, and a pass/fail prompt-payment requirement where subcontractors were proposed. Variants were not allowed and bids had to be in English.

This award demonstrates demand from Scottish Enterprise for a provider able to combine serviced co-working accommodation with practical business support for multiple companies entering Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. Relevant suppliers would need credible facilities-management capability for a professional co-working environment, alongside business-development, market-entry and company-support expertise. Experience helping organisations establish themselves internationally, particularly in energy transition or related sustainable-growth markets, would strengthen a future response. The requirement also favours businesses able to support several client companies concurrently and provide appropriately qualified staff; bidders were required to give staff names and qualifications. Consortium delivery and reliance on other entities were permitted, so a facilities provider could partner with a consultancy or UAE market specialist, subject to joint liability and supplier due-diligence requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Renewal: Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the contract for an additional period of 15 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816133
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563149
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

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£318,350 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kantar Advisory Partners

Further Information

Notice Documents

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