Renewable Energy Transport Opportunities Study (HITRANSformers)

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Renewable Energy Transport Opportunities Study (HITRANSformers)

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Renewable Energy Transport Opportunities Study (HITRANSformers): HITRANS is looking for a suitably qualified consultant team to study the impacts of the renewable energy projects on the transport network in the Highlands and Islands, and to make recommendations on solutions to enable Net Zero targets to be fulfilled, and to leave a legacy for future generations. The successful bidder is expected to offer specialists in renewable energy, transport planning and logistics and have experience of working in the Highlands and Islands.

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Transport and Renewables HITRANSformers HITRANS is looking for a suitably qualified consultant to study the impact s of the renewable energy projects on the transport network in the Highlands and Islands, and to make recommendations on solutions to enable Net Zero targets to be fulfilled, and to leave a legacy for future generations. The successful bidder is expected to offer specialists in renewable energy, transport planning and logistics and have experience of working in the Highlands and Islands. Study Objectives 1. An overview of consented, developed and proposed energy schemes both on-shore and off-shore, including OHL and subsea. The consultant should make use of existing databases such as the Renewable Energy Planning Database and work already completed by HIE. Grid reinforcement works planned by SSEN should also be included. 2. A quantified estimate of cumulative effects on both the local and strategic transport networks for the energy schemes and grid reinforcement projects, including during construction and operation. This assessment should consider the likely timing of developments, origin and destination of materials required, including aggregates and likely abnormal load routes. It is recognised there is some uncertainty regarding the timing of future developments and assumptions should be based on available evidence and professional judgement. These should be discussed and agreed with the client group. 3. An understanding of capacity, capability, pinch-points and constraints on the local and strategic transport and logistics networks. 4. Quality information for policy makers, planners, infrastructure managers and controllers, and Police Scotland: a one stop shop for data on transport and renewables. This should be deliverable in an electronic graphic format and should be capable of being updated. 5. Identification of investment in infrastructure improvements required to overcome these constraints - road, rail, and ports, harbours and waterways, including indicative costs. Infrastructure improvements should focus on strategic improvements which are unlikely to be funded through planning obligations, so excluding site access requirements etc. The list of infrastructure improvements should be rag rated according to their potential impact on risk to project delivery. 6. Identification of business opportunities for local transport and construction SMEs. 7. A policy framework for the establishment of a collaborative forum leading to co-operative use of networks. 8. An exploration of policy mechanisms to encourage investment in the transport network. 9. A technical note on Great Glen Pumped Storage Hydro logistics will also be required at the earliest opportunity, to include the use of the Caledonian Canal. Additional information A separate piece of work will be commissioned to study the impacts of workforce travel to site, workforce travel to home for weekends/leave and worker accommodation. Budget A budget of GBP 100000 (one hundred thousand pounds) ex VAT is available. HITRANS is the procuring party. Timescales The study will be tendered via Public Contracts Scotland on 12.06.26, with a deadline for return at 1200 on 20.07.26. Bids will be emailed in pdf format (max 30 pages) to info@hitrans.org.uk. The study will be awarded on 27.07.26. Study Management The contract is with the Highlands and Islands Strategic Transport Partnership (HITRANS). The main contact will be Frank Roach Partnership Manager at HITRANS. A Steering Group of key funders will be formed, and regular meetings held. There will also be meetings with the wider Client Group. Tenderers should budget for three in person meetings in Inverness. Evaluation Please see attachment hitransformers brief 120626.

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Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834579
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558295
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website 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: 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
CPV Codes: 63710000 - Support services for land transport

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 27 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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Buyer Location

Locality: INVERNESS
Postcode: IV1 1JJ
Post Town: Inverness
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location: TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority: Highland
Electoral Ward: Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558295
Renewable Energy Transport Opportunities Study (HITRANSformers) - Renewable Energy Transport Opportunities Study (HITRANSformers): HITRANS is looking for a suitably qualified consultant team to study the impacts of the renewable energy projects on the transport network in the Highlands and Islands, and to make recommendations on solutions to enable Net Zero targets to be fulfilled, and to leave a legacy for future generations. The successful bidder is expected to offer specialists in renewable energy, transport planning and logistics and have experience of working in the Highlands and Islands.

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