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title: "WES Novel Wave Energy Converter (NWEC) Stage Gate: Stage 2 to 3 External Experts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000551919"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED"
published: "2018-11-19"
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# WES Novel Wave Energy Converter (NWEC) Stage Gate: Stage 2 to 3 External Experts

Buyer: WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000551919

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## Summary

Wave Energy Scotland Limited is seeking external experts for the "WES Novel Wave Energy Converter (NWEC) Stage Gate: Stage 2 to 3" project, located in Inverness. The procurement, classified under the services industry, was completed on 19th November 2018 after an open tender process. The contract, valued at £22,448, required the provision of technical expertise for evaluating applications through various stages, with a focused timeline that included submission deadlines and evaluation meetings in Inverness.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in renewable energy technologies, particularly in wave energy conversion. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped with technical assessment capabilities and experience in economic affairs would be particularly well-suited to consider participation in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with organisations like Wave Energy Scotland Limited can enhance visibility and establish collaborations in a growing sector.

## 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 as external assessors to provide technical expertise during the assessment of applications to stage 3 of the NWEC programme. The assessors will provide independent, impartial and expert advice; evaluate documentation from 4 applications; attend the evaluation meeting, project team interviews and the selection meeting in Inverness; provide WES with feedback/analysis of the applications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The value of this contract is under GBP 50k and accordingly, is exempt from the requirements of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The Notice has been published on PCS on a voluntary basis to advertise the opportunity as widely as possible.. See Table 2 in the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes document for indicative timescales. Additional hours/days may be required due to circumstances outwith WES's control. Additional work is expected to be minimal and would be agreed in advance with WES.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337478 |
| 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 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 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 | £22,448 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MARINE RENEWABLE ENGINEERING; UAINE GORM POWER ASSOCIATES |

## 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 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337478
- 6 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327216

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327216&idx=1
  6th August 2018 - Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327216&idx=2
  6th August 2018 - Bidder Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327216&idx=3
  6th August 2018 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327216&idx=4
  6th August 2018 - Terms and Conditions (Commissioning Letter)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327216&idx=5
  6th August 2018 - Confidentialty and Non-Disclosure Undertaking
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327216&idx=6
  6th August 2018 - HIE Conflict of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327216&idx=7
  6th August 2018 - WES Conflict of Interest Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327216
  WES Novel Wave Energy Converter (NWEC) Stage Gate: Stage 2 to 3 External Experts - WES requires up to 3 suitably qualified and experienced individuals as external assessors to provide technical expertise during the assessment of applications to stage 3 of the NWEC programme. The assessors will provide independent, impartial and expert advice; evaluate documentation from 4 applications; attend the evaluation meeting, project team interviews and the selection meeting in Inverness; provide WES with feedback/analysis of the applications. See Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes document for full details.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337478
  WES Novel Wave Energy Converter (NWEC) Stage Gate: Stage 2 to 3 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 as external assessors to provide technical expertise during the assessment of applications to stage 3 of the NWEC programme. The assessors will provide independent, impartial and expert advice; evaluate documentation from 4 applications; attend the evaluation meeting, project team interviews and the selection meeting in Inverness; provide WES with feedback/analysis of the applications.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000551919

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