This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, located in Glasgow, is the organisation overseeing the procurement for the "Forth Green Freeport Utilities Study." The tender falls under the economic affairs category and aims to conduct a strategic assessment of utilities capacities within the Forth Green Freeport tax sites. The project is planned to be executed in three phases, with the contract anticipated to commence in February 2026. The procurement process follows the open procedure method, focusing on service delivery within the UKM region. The contract award stage was completed, with the award notice issued on 27 February 2026. Potential bidders were required to submit their tenders electronically by 11:00 am on 29 January 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic and public service sectors, particularly those with expertise in utilities management and strategic assessments. Large businesses like Mott MacDonald Limited, already awarded the contract, underscore the suitability for firms possessing robust capabilities in delivering complex assessments. The open procedure invites diverse competition, presenting growth prospects for service providers aiming to expand their operations within the regional context of the UKM area. Though exclusion criteria apply, businesses that navigate these successfully could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and foster partnerships across related sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Forth Green Freeport Utilities Study

Notice Description

SE and Forth Green Freeport wish to appoint a single supplier to deliver a strategic assessment of the utilities capacity and constraints across the FGF tax sites. The project will be delivered in three phases. It is anticipated that the contract will start in February 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SE and Forth Green Freeport wish to appoint a single supplier to deliver a strategic assessment of the utilities capacity and constraints across the FGF tax sites. The project will be delivered in three phases. It is anticipated that the contract will start in February 2026, with Phase 1 to be delivered by 31st March 2026.. 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-r6ebe6-0000818776
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550551
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20266 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Mott MacDonald Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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