--- title: "CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03636b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03636b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03636b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03636b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2022-08-26" --- # CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03636b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03636b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03636b.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a tender for consultancy services related to the maintenance of strategic environmental assessments (SEAs) to support offshore energy licensing/leasing rounds. This involves undertaking SEAs for various offshore sectors and implementing environmental legislation. The tender has a value of £5,750,000 and is in the services category within the Research services classification. The planned key dates for this procurement include the competition period, evaluation, indicative award, standstill period, final award, mobilisation, and contract commencement, expected in April 2023. This tender by BEIS presents an opportunity for service providers well-versed in environmental assessments and research services to compete for a significant government contract. Businesses specializing in marine research, consultancy services, professional services for the gas industry, or legal advisory services may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 25th August 2022. Interested suppliers are required to complete a questionnaire by 26th September 2022 via the Jaggaer Procurement Portal to participate in this potential competition. ## Notice BEIS is responsible for administering relevant environmental legislation including, implementation of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 'the SEA Regulations' (or its future equivalent) to undertake an SEA (or its future equivalent) to inform its decision on government plans and programmes covering offshore oil and gas, offshore gas and carbon dioxide storage, offshore renewables, and hydrogen. This means that SEAs need to be carried out and maintained as necessary prior to licensing / leasing rounds in which offshore areas on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) are offered. Habitat Regulations Assessments will additionally be required, if any applications relating to a specific licensing round could potentially significantly affect the integrity of any national site network. ### Lot Information Lot 1 BEIS is responsible for administering relevant environmental legislation including, implementation of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 'the SEA Regulations' (or its future equivalent) to undertake an SEA (or its future equivalent) to inform its decision on government plans and programmes covering offshore oil and gas, offshore gas and carbon dioxide storage, offshore renewables and hydrogen. This means that SEAs need to be carried out and maintained as necessary prior to licensing / leasing rounds in which offshore areas on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) are offered. Habitat Regulations Assessments will additionally be required, if any applications relating to a specific licensing round could potentially significantly affect the integrity of any national site network. BEIS requires a service provider to project manage the overall SEA programme on behalf of BEIS, which will include maintenance of SEAs, preparation and completion of a new SEA, Habitat Regulations Assessments and maintaining SEA programme of research. Below are indicative timescales relating to this potential competition:- Competition Period - TBC 2022 Evaluation - TBC 2022 Indicative Award - TBC 2022 Standstill Period - TBC 2022 Final Award - TBC 2022 Mobilisation - TBC 2022 Contract Commencement - April 2023 In order to assist with obtaining a clear understanding of the market, BEIS would like to ask prospective suppliers to complete a questionnaire, accessed via https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE . Please ensure all completed questionnaires are completed and returned, via the Jaggaer Procurement Portal, by 12:00 26th September 2022. Additional information: Please complete questionnaire within Jaggaer procurement portal on the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE To register an account please visit https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023964-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB10 1BJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry - 79111000 - Legal advisory services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2022 at 12:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023964-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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