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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"
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# 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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036445

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has initiated a tender titled "CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS". This procurement falls under the "Research services" industry category for the provision of environmental assessments related to offshore energy activities. The tender, with a value of £5,750,000 GBP, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include a competition deadline of 9th December 2022, with an indicative award date of 30th January 2023.

This tender opportunity by BEIS offers potential business growth prospects for firms specializing in research services, marine research, consultancy, and legal advisory services for the energy industry. Businesses equipped to handle environmental assessments for offshore energy projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method specified is an open procedure, promoting competition among service providers. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy aims to support the maintenance of environmental assessments and regulatory compliance in the offshore energy sector, providing a significant opportunity for service providers to contribute to sustainable energy development.

## 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 Deadline - 09th December 2022 Evaluation - Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 Indicative Award - 30th January 2023 Standstill Period - 31st January 2023 - Friday 10th Feb 2023 Final Award - Feb 2023 Mobilisation - March 2023 Contract Commencement - April 2023

Renewal: Same scope of renewal. Original contract 48 months with 12 month optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032130-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,750,000 |
| Lots value | £5,750,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 14 Nov 2022 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032130-2022
- 31 Aug 2022 at 09:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024238-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategyorWaseemRana,Manchester,UnitedKingdom.NUTScode:UK.waseem.rana@beis.gov.uk,https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy

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