---
title: "Appointment of Independent Advisor (Special Causality Representative)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000546046"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-06-08"
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# Appointment of Independent Advisor (Special Causality Representative)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000546046

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has conducted a public procurement process for the "Appointment of Independent Advisor (Special Causality Representative)", primarily focusing on services related to the salvage of the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen. The procurement took place in Loch Fyne, Tarbert, and the contract was awarded to Brookes Bell LLP on 14th February 2018, with a total value of £79,577.12. This process followed an open procedure, and the completed status suggests that the procurement stage has now concluded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in maritime advisory services or salvage operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on technical consultancy and operational feasibility assessments would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders within this industry. Engaging with the Scottish Government and understanding their requirements can help such businesses expand their network and gain valuable contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers wish to engage an independent advisor to provide advice on the detail, scope, technical and operational feasibility and credibility of any contracts, plans or proposals submitted by the salvage company and/or their representatives to raise the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to engage an independent advisor to provide advice on the detail, scope, technical and operational feasibility and credibility of any contracts, plans or proposals submitted by the salvage company and/or their representatives to raise the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321531 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 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 | £79,577 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROOKES BELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 63725000 - Salvage and refloating services
- 66519700 - Salvage administration services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321531

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321531
  Appointment of Independent Advisor (Special Causality Representative) - The Scottish Ministers wish to engage an independent advisor to provide advice on the detail, scope, technical and operational feasibility and credibility of any contracts, plans or proposals submitted by the salvage company and/or their representatives to raise the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000546046

## Provenance

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