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title: "Provision of Front End Engineering (FEED) Study"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528929"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-04"
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# Provision of Front End Engineering (FEED) Study

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528929

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking a qualified consultant for the "Provision of Front End Engineering (FEED) Study" as part of a renewable energy project currently in development in Orkney. This procurement is in the Tender stage and relies on a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £90,000. The closing date for submissions is 26 March 2018, and proposals must be submitted electronically. Interested parties can find more details via the Council's official website.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the engineering and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy projects. Firms that specialise in front-end engineering design and have a track record of similar projects would be well-suited to compete. With the increasing focus on sustainable energy initiatives, this contract not only offers immediate financial gain but also positions successful bidders as key players in the evolving energy landscape in Scotland.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for a proposed design and build renewable energy project in Orkney currently in the early development stage and seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake this work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for a proposed design and build renewable energy project in Orkney currently in the early development stage and seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake this work. The objective of this engagement is to define the optimum design for the Kirkwall Private Wire Network (PWN) considering cost implications, security of supply, deliverability and potential for extension/flexibility of the PWN. This will feed into the consenting process (including planning consent) and the final investment decision. The Consultant will also be required to develop detailed specification documents to be utilised in the procurement of a design and build contractor to undertake the works. The Consultant will be appointed as Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324152 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREEN CAT RENEWABLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324152
- 7 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312529

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312529&idx=1
  7th March 2018 - Appendix A to the Contract Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312529&idx=2
  7th March 2018 - ESPD Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312529&idx=3
  7th March 2018 - ESPD Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312529
  Provision of Front End Engineering (FEED) Study - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for a proposed design and build renewable energy project in Orkney currently in the early development stage and seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake this work.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324152
  Provision of Front End Engineering (FEED) Study - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for a proposed design and build renewable energy project in Orkney currently in the early development stage and seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake this work.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.greencatrenewables.co.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528929
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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