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title: "Consultancy to support the Delivery Phase of new offshore wind (OSW) leasing round (\"INTOG\")"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034983"
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buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-06-23"
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# Consultancy to support the Delivery Phase of new offshore wind (OSW) leasing round ("INTOG")

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034983

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## Summary

Crown Estate Scotland is currently undertaking a tender process for the project titled "Consultancy to support the Delivery Phase of new offshore wind (OSW) leasing round (“INTOG”)." This procurement, classified under project management consultancy services, is aimed at providing consultancy support for the evaluation of innovation projects, particularly those targeting a capacity of less than 100 MW and designed to decarbonise oil and gas infrastructure. The tender is active, with a submission deadline set for 18 August 2022, and it encompasses a contract value of £170,000 with a duration of 210 days, extending from September 2022 to April 2023. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically as per the open procedure outlined in the procurement details.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in project management, evaluation services, and energy-related consulting. Businesses with experience in offshore wind projects and familiarity with community benefits in procurement will be well-suited to compete. The focus on Fair Work First and the potential for extensions or adjustments in the contract based on governmental decisions mean that adaptable and knowledgeable firms may hold a competitive advantage. Vendors capable of innovative solutions that meet Crown Estate Scotland's evolving requirements during the INTOG round will likely find this procurement process particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to support the Delivery Phase of Crown Estate Scotland's new offshore wind (OSW) leasing round ("INTOG"), aimed at innovation projects (IN, capacity

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Estate Scotland intends to award INTOG exclusivity agreements in the first quarter of 2023. The "Developers Apply" and "Evaluation" activities highlighted in the ITT Document are the focus of this procurement activity. The dates and timeframes presented for activities that have not yet taken place are approximate and only included for the purposes of the procurement. The work in this ITT is focussed on the evaluation of the INTOG leasing round as defined by the process set out by Crown Estate Scotland. The specific activities and resource requirement are provided in a table in the ITT. Please note that the "Anticipated Resource" may differ from the actual resource required and that these figures will be used for evaluation purposes.

Options: There are a number of dependencies/uncertainties outwith the direct control of Crown Estate Scotland which may result in changes to this timetable and the expected duration. These include Marine Scotland planning decisions and Scottish Ministers approvals. In the event of a delay as a direct result of any of the above impacting on projected INTOG timelines we would look to move to a retainer model until work specific to the project could resume. Tenderers should outline an acceptable process to accommodate this as part of the submission on their approach.

Renewal: Due to dependencies/uncertainties outwith the direct control of Crown Estate Scotland which may result in changes to this timetable and the expected duration or value the original contract duration and value may be subject to extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017118-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9GL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017118-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697921
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=697921
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=697921
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29444
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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