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title: "Award of INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR A Circular Economy Wind Turbine options Study"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000469298"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2016-12-07"
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# Award of INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR A Circular Economy Wind Turbine options Study

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000469298

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Award of INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR A Circular Economy Wind Turbine options Study," categorised under the services industry. This study is crucial for exploring sustainable practices regarding wind turbines at the end of their lifecycle. The tender period commenced on 1 December 2016 and concluded on 17 March 2017, with an award value of £17,820 given to the supplier Ricardo-AEA on 24 November 2016. The study aims to investigate various disposal and repurposing options for wind turbines, including landfill disposal, remanufacturing, and resale, while also assessing the potential economic opportunities for Scotland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy, renewable energy solutions, and waste management. Companies with expertise in sustainability practices, strategic planning, and technical feasibility studies would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. By participating in similar contracts, businesses can broaden their market reach and contribute to Scotland's evolving renewable energy landscape.

## Notice

Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to undertake research to help SE understand:1) The options available regarding wind turbines at the end of their useable life and/ or warranty period.- We would like to take a full turbine approach to the study, which will include, but is not limited to blades. The study should consider all options, including but not limited to, disposal of existing turbines (or component parts) into landfill and replacing with new turbines; complete re-manufacture; re-sale for community use; repair/refurbish, provision of replacement parts and assembly of turbine drive train components; or systems retaining the status quo O&M routine. Where it is not appropriate for a turbine part to be included in the study (e.g. turbine bases) this should be noted and explained in the study; Learning from best practice in international markets should be incorporated where appropriate.2) The economic opportunity (evidenced) for Scotland associated with each option.-The economic opportunity should, as a minimum, specify evidence of the market demand (local, domestic & international) and the size and nature of the relevant market opportunity(s); Existing international activity/ demand should be referenced and evidenced where appropriate e.g. in Germany, Holland, Spain. Please note that market demand for turbine components may not be limited to the wind market.3) The feasibility of implementation of each option in terms of both market demand and supply.-The study should provide evidence of industry demand and timescales for this demand, market barriers (including planning & policy context) and suggested steps to overcome those barriers. If for example re-manufacturing of turbine blades is the area industry and public sector should focus on currently then this study should provide evidence to that effect and set out the next priorities thereafter.-The potential ability for the Scottish supply chain to capture address these end of life scenarios should be articulated and evidenced, including gaps/ barriers and recommendations on how the supply chain would be best organised to overcome these and capture the evidenced market opportunities e.g. a virtual cluster, a re-manufacturing facility etc.4) The potential for phasing any public sector intervention in this area based on the information from 1-3 above e.g. what needs to be addressed now, what can be done concurrently and what can be addressed later.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266062 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,820 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CHILDREN'S HEARINGS SCOTLAND; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY"); FIFE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY; ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S; CALM TRAINING; DAISY COMMUNICATIONS; FIFE COUNCIL - RESOURCE EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS; GES; HAGS-SMP; INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES; J THOMSON COLOUR PRINTERS; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; LAKEHOUSE; MCGILL ELECTRICAL; MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD; MORTON FRASER; NAIRN BROWN (GLASGOW; NISSAN MOTOR (GB; OLM; P1 SOLUTIONS; REIDS OF RHYNIE; RICARDO-AEA; SOFTWARE BOX; SUEZ RECYCLING & RECOVERY; SWITCHSHOP; UNION; VIAMED; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2016 at 09:33 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266062

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.com
- http://www.chscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.rgu.ac.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot

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