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title: "COBEN - Local Energy Plan Development Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000506234"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD"
published: "2017-10-23"
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# COBEN - Local Energy Plan Development Services

Buyer: ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000506234

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Energy Saving Trust Ltd seeks to develop and implement local energy plans for four communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands Enterprise Region, titled "COBEN - Local Energy Plan Development Services." This open tender, initiated on 2nd August 2017, is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 28th August 2017. The contract value is estimated at £100,000 and primarily falls under the services category pertaining to environmental protection, as identified in the relevant classifications. Interested parties should note that the award period is set to commence immediately after the submission deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental services, data analysis, and methodology development. Companies that can provide innovative and flexible approaches to local energy planning will be well-suited to participate, particularly those with experience in community-based projects within the energy sector. Given the comprehensive nature of the required services, companies of various sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and larger organisations with relevant expertise, would enhance their competitive standing by engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Energy Saving Trust is leading a pilot to develop and implement local energy plans for four local communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands Enterprise Region and to develop a common local energy plan methodology, business model templates and IT tools. This invitation to tender is the first of a number of invitations to tender for services to support the delivery of the COBEN project. It covers: Part 1: A consistent, flexible methodology and structure for the development of local energy plans Part 2: Data collection, measurement, modelling for local areas Part 3: Plan development and presentation for local areas Part 4: Methodology review and toolkit development

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Energy Saving Trust is leading a pilot to develop and implement local energy plans for four local communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands Enterprise Region and to develop a common local energy plan methodology, business model templates and IT tools. This invitation to tender is the first of a number of invitations to tender for services to support the delivery of the COBEN project. It covers: Part 1: A consistent, flexible methodology and structure for the development of local energy plans Part 2: Data collection, measurement, modelling for local areas Part 3: Plan development and presentation for local areas Part 4: Methodology review and toolkit development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298880 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD |
| Locality | EH6 6JH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | EDINBU RGH |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298880
- 2 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291294

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG291294&idx=5
  24th August 2017 - The third pooled list of clarification questions and answers regarding this tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG291294&idx=4
  21st August 2017 - The second pooled list of clarification questions and answers regarding this tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG291294&idx=3
  16th August 2017 - This document contains a pooled list of clarification questions and answers regarding this tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG291294&idx=1
  2nd August 2017 - COBEN - Local Energy Plan Development
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG291294&idx=2
  2nd August 2017 - COBEN - Local Energy Plan Development Invitation to Tender. Version 2 amended to correct figures.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291294
  COBEN - Local Energy Plan Development Services - The Energy Saving Trust is leading a pilot to develop and implement local energy plans for four local communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands Enterprise Region and to develop a common local energy plan methodology, business model templates and IT tools. This invitation to tender is the first of a number of invitations to tender for services to support the delivery of the COBEN project. It covers: Part 1: A consistent, flexible methodology and structure for the development of local energy plans Part 2: Data collection, measurement, modelling for local areas Part 3: Plan development and presentation for local areas Part 4: Methodology review and toolkit development
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298880
  COBEN - Local Energy Plan Development Services - The Energy Saving Trust is leading a pilot to develop and implement local energy plans for four local communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands Enterprise Region and to develop a common local energy plan methodology, business model templates and IT tools. This invitation to tender is the first of a number of invitations to tender for services to support the delivery of the COBEN project. It covers: Part 1: A consistent, flexible methodology and structure for the development of local energy plans Part 2: Data collection, measurement, modelling for local areas Part 3: Plan development and presentation for local areas Part 4: Methodology review and toolkit development

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
- http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000506234

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