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title: "WES SMMP Stage Gate (Stage 1 to 2) - External Experts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000523035"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED"
published: "2018-03-19"
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# WES SMMP Stage Gate (Stage 1 to 2) - External Experts

Buyer: WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000523035

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Wave Energy Scotland Limited for the contract titled "WES SMMP Stage Gate (Stage 1 to 2) - External Experts," which is classified under the services industry category. Located at Inverness Campus in Scotland, this procurement has reached the award stage, having been completed on 26 February 2018. The open procedure was employed for this tender, which required qualified individuals to provide technical expertise in evaluating applications for the Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes Programme, aimed at reducing the Levelised Cost of Energy in wave energy conversion. The deadline for submission was 26 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in engineering and materials science, to engage with cutting-edge projects in the renewable energy sector. Those with expertise in providing independent technical assessments and qualifications in economic and commercial evaluation would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate the capacity to support the assessment of innovative wave energy technologies may find new avenues for growth and collaboration within this evolving industry.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. WES required up to 3 suitably qualified and experienced individuals to provide technical expertise during the assessment of applications to the stage 2 of the Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes (SMMP) Programme. The purpose of the SMMP Programme is to investigate whether it is possible to make a step change impact in the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) by constructing typical wave energy converter devices from alternative materials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Individuals appointed as assessors will be required to: - Provide independent, impartial expert advice; - Independently read and evaluate 10 applications following guidance provided by WES. This will cover both technical and commercial elements; - Attend an evaluation meeting(s) in Inverness, where the applications will be discussed; and, - Provide WES with written and verbal feedback/analysis of applications following completion of the evaluation process.. The figure used in this notice is the total value of the 3 successful submissions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313823 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,767 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AUGMENTIAS MARITIME & OFFSHORE ENGINEERING; GURIT COMPOSITE COMPONENTS; QED NAVAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313823
- 14 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304175

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304175&idx=3
  14th December 2017 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304175&idx=4
  14th December 2017 - Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Undertaking
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304175&idx=5
  14th December 2017 - Commissioning Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304175&idx=6
  14th December 2017 - WES Conflicts of Interest Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304175&idx=7
  14th December 2017 - HIE Conflicts of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304175&idx=1
  14th December 2017 - Scope pf Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304175&idx=2
  14th December 2017 - Bidder Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304175
  WES SMMP Stage Gate (Stage 1 to 2) - External Experts - WES requires up to 3 suitably qualified and experienced individuals to provide technical expertise during the assessment of applications to the stage 2 of the Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes (SMMP) Programme. The purpose of the SMMP Programme is to investigate whether it is possible to make a step change impact in the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) by constructing typical wave energy converter devices from alternative materials. See Scope of Requirements for full details.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313823
  WES SMMP Stage Gate (Stage 1 to 2) - External Experts - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. WES required up to 3 suitably qualified and experienced individuals to provide technical expertise during the assessment of applications to the stage 2 of the Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes (SMMP) Programme. The purpose of the SMMP Programme is to investigate whether it is possible to make a step change impact in the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) by constructing typical wave energy converter devices from alternative materials.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000523035

## Provenance

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