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title: "Provision of Energy Transition Adviser and Project Coordinator for ORION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e9ad"
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# Provision of Energy Transition Adviser and Project Coordinator for ORION

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e9ad

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Energy Transition Adviser and Project Coordinator services for the ORION project. The procurement falls under the category of energy and related services, specifically targeting greener forms of fuel, tackling fuel poverty, and maintaining Shetland as an energy hub. The contract was for an initial period of six months, with an option to extend up to a total duration of three years. The procurement followed a restricted procedure with a total estimated contract value of 300,000 GBP. The award was finalised on 7th March 2022, with NewByrne Consultants Ltd being selected as the successful supplier. The key focus area for the project includes Shetland Islands, particularly Sullom Voe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy consultancy, project management, and strategic advisory services. Companies with expertise in transitioning to greener energy, managing large-scale projects, and engaging with various stakeholders including energy companies and government agencies are well-suited to compete. Participating in such projects can not only offer lucrative contracts but also position businesses as leaders in the energy transition sector. Firms adept at delivering comprehensive project coordination and management services, and capable of contributing to major initiatives like the ORION project, will find this tender process an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a strong presence in the energy market.

## Notice

The requirement is for Project Coordination and Energy Transition Advisor Services for a six month period with an option for the Council at its sole discretion to extend for a further period or periods of six months up to a total contract length of 3 years. The services required are for the ORION Project which has broad underlying aims of: making significant progress towards greener forms of fuel as an alternative to fossil fuels; tackling fuel poverty in Shetland by, among other things, creating affordable alternatives to existing energy provision; and for Shetland, particularly Sullom Voe, continuing as an energy hub and maintaining high levels of well-paid employment. The successful tenderer shall contribute to these aims by providing strategy and planning, governance and management support, coordinating and leading on networking, advising on project activity and promotion, all as more fully described in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a services contract for the provision of advisory and project management services. It will be a regulated procurement in terms of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The estimated total contract value for the provision of the required services over the maximum term of three years is 300,000 GBP. The tendering process being followed is a restricted procedure with a view to receiving five tenders for evaluation.

Renewal: The Council's Infrastructure Directorate seeks Project Coordination and Energy Transition Advisor Services for the ORION Project for a six month period with an option for the Council at its sole discretion to extend for a further period or periods of six months up to a total contract length of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000282-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,680 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWBYRNE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000282-2025
- 8 Oct 2021 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025151-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668410
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402

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