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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Futures Trust Limited, in collaboration with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, focuses on the development of a "Delivery Plan - major energy investment on the Isle of Lewis". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the infrastructure sector. Geographically, it spans Edinburgh and Inverness, with the project centred in the UKM75 and UKM6 regions. The procurement method involved an open procedure, initiating as a tender on 19th December 2025, with the tender period concluding on 16th January 2026. The award was issued on 17th April 2026, following the contract signing on 8th March 2026, valued at £42,750 GBP.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy and infrastructure sectors to expand their operations, particularly those with expertise in strategic and technical governance. The awarded organisation, MainStreet Consulting Ltd, is a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, exemplifying the potential for regional firms with robust solutions in energy management to secure such contracts. Businesses adept in developing comprehensive delivery plans that can facilitate efficient coordination and maximise economic benefits stand an excellent chance of thriving within similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Delivery Plan - major energy investment on the Isle of Lewis

Notice Description

In accordance with Invitation to Tender, uploaded as a separate attachment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the commission is to develop a Delivery Plan to guide the co-ordination of major energy investment on the Isle of Lewis, to maximise benefits for the island economy and local communities, and enable efficient implementation of the investment priorities (the "Delivery Plan"). The Delivery Plan will guide the activities and priorities of a Major Energy Programme, supported by strategic and technical governance structures. More detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender, uploaded as a separate attachment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818943
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Futures Trust Limited
Additional Buyers

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MainStreet Consulting Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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