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title: "Marine Planning and Licencing Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000547718"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
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# Marine Planning and Licencing Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547718

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Marine Planning and Licensing Framework" is being conducted by the Scottish Government, focusing on the provision of strategic environmental assessment, appropriate assessment, and marine planning services. This tender, which is currently in the active stage and is being executed as an open procedure, aims to support sustainable economic development in Scottish marine waters. The submission period ended on 14 August 2018, with the award period commencing on the same date. The services will be delivered across coastal and inland parts of Scotland.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, marine planning, and engineering services related to offshore renewable energy. Companies, particularly SMEs and larger firms with expertise in community engagement, strategic environmental assessments, and technological innovations in marine infrastructure, are encouraged to participate. The focus on community engagement and the development of new technologies, such as floating wind, indicates potential for significant business growth in this sector.

## Notice

This procurement is for the re-let of the 2014 Scottish Government "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Strategic Environmental Assessment, Appropriate Assessment and Marine Planning Services and Advice to Support Sustainable Economic Development in Scottish Marine Waters" which expires on 30 September 2018. For the forthcoming call-off framework, it is envisaged that there will be a continued focus on community engagement and economic development in relation to offshore renewable energy, as well as a growing focus on strategic planning projects relating to grid infrastructure in support of offshore renewables. There will also be a focus on ensuring that sectoral plans are updated to cover any new leasing rounds and consider new technologies, such as floating wind.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the re-let of the 2014 Scottish Government "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Strategic Environmental Assessment, Appropriate Assessment and Marine Planning Services and Advice to Support Sustainable Economic Development in Scottish Marine Waters" which expires on 30 September 2018. For the forthcoming call-off framework, it is envisaged that there will be a continued focus on community engagement and economic development in relation to offshore renewable energy, as well as a growing focus on strategic planning projects relating to grid infrastructure in support of offshore renewables. There will also be a focus on ensuring that sectoral plans are updated to cover any new leasing rounds and consider new technologies, such as floating wind.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360574 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | June 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER; ARUP; HARTLEY ANDERSON; XODUS AURORA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360574
- 11 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324982

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324982&idx=7
  1st August 2018 - Answer to Q7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324982&idx=6
  1st August 2018 - Answer to Q5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324982&idx=5
  1st August 2018 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324982&idx=3
  12th July 2018 - Schedule 5 - Standard terns and conditions for supply of services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324982&idx=4
  12th July 2018 - Schedule 15 - SG framework terns and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324982&idx=1
  12th July 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324982&idx=2
  12th July 2018 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324982
  Marine Planning and Licencing Framework - This procurement is for the re-let of the 2014 Scottish Government "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Strategic Environmental Assessment, Appropriate Assessment and Marine Planning Services and Advice to Support Sustainable Economic Development in Scottish Marine Waters" which expires on 30 September 2018. For the forthcoming call-off framework, it is envisaged that there will be a continued focus on community engagement and economic development in relation to offshore renewable energy, as well as a growing focus on strategic planning projects relating to grid infrastructure in support of offshore renewables. There will also be a focus on ensuring that sectoral plans are updated to cover any new leasing rounds and consider new technologies, such as floating wind.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360574
  Marine Planning and Licencing Framework - This procurement is for the re-let of the 2014 Scottish Government "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Strategic Environmental Assessment, Appropriate Assessment and Marine Planning Services and Advice to Support Sustainable Economic Development in Scottish Marine Waters" which expires on 30 September 2018. For the forthcoming call-off framework, it is envisaged that there will be a continued focus on community engagement and economic development in relation to offshore renewable energy, as well as a growing focus on strategic planning projects relating to grid infrastructure in support of offshore renewables. There will also be a focus on ensuring that sectoral plans are updated to cover any new leasing rounds and consider new technologies, such as floating wind.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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