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title: "Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000514457"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-02-15"
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# Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000514457

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, which is seeking to engage a consultant for the "Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract." This initiative falls under the services category and targets the energy sector, specifically within North Scotland. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline that has recently passed. The budget allocated for these services is between £60,000 and £80,000 over an initial period of two years, with potential for a one-year extension. Interested suppliers were advised to submit tenders electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy market consultancy, particularly those with expertise in the GB electricity system. Companies that can demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in regulatory advice and policy support for the energy sector in Scotland would be well-suited to compete. The allowance for extension of the contract after the initial term also provides a chance for sustained business engagement with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, enhancing growth prospects in the energy consulting market.

## Notice

HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with specialist knowledge of the GB electricity system in a North Scotland context, to support its work on behalf of the energy industry in the Highlands and Islands. In order to continue our effectiveness in this role, specialist energy market policy & regulatory support is required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 calendar years following the Initial Term. The 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP60k and GBP80k (excluding VAT).

Renewal: It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 calendar years following the Initial Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310258 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the Contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XERO ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310258
- 16 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298403

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298403&idx=7
  20th October 2017 - Pricing Pro Forma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298403&idx=8
  20th October 2017 - Pricing Pro Forma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298403&idx=6
  20th October 2017 - Pricing Pro Forma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298403&idx=3
  16th October 2017 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298403&idx=4
  16th October 2017 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298403&idx=5
  16th October 2017 - espd
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298403&idx=1
  16th October 2017 - Scope of Requirements and Guidance Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298403&idx=2
  16th October 2017 - Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298403
  Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract - HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with specialist knowledge of the GB electricity system in a North Scotland context, to support its work on behalf of the energy industry in the Highlands and Islands. In order to continue our effectiveness in this role, specialist energy market policy & regulatory support is required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310258
  Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract - HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with specialist knowledge of the GB electricity system in a North Scotland context, to support its work on behalf of the energy industry in the Highlands and Islands. In order to continue our effectiveness in this role, specialist energy market policy & regulatory support is required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=485218
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000514457

## Provenance

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