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title: "Low Carbon Innovation Funding"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557614"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-09-19"
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# Low Carbon Innovation Funding

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557614

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking bidders for its "Low Carbon Innovation Funding" tender, which aims to establish up to three contracts for external service providers to deliver financial, legal, and technical support needed for Investment Grade Business Proposals for seven organisations under the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transitional Programme (LCITP). This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th September 2018. The contracts are valued at approximately £455,000 and will be valid for about seven months, with all proposals due by 30th June 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to low carbon and sustainable development, especially those with expertise in financial, legal, and technical domains. Companies capable of delivering tailored support for projects like heat networks, electric vehicle infrastructure, and anaerobic digestion would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Suppliers are encouraged to register interest and prepare comprehensive proposals, as collaboration with local councils and other organisations involved in this initiative may enhance their chances of success.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place three contracts with either one, two or three external service providers for the provision of financial, legal and technical support for the production of Investment Grade Business Proposals for seven (7) organisations as part of its Low Carbon Infrastructure Transitional Programme (LCITP). The three contracts will be for a period of circa 7 months. All of the required business proposals must be completed by 30th June 2019.

### Lot Information

Heat Networks

Lot 1 Heat Networks: The successful supplier will work and liaise with the two projects to provide financial, technical and legal support and expertise to assist projects in the production of their Investment Grade Business Proposal. Two individual IGBP's will be delivered under Lot 1. They are as follows: A.River Clyde Homes - Port Glasgow District Heating Network B.Dundee City Council - Dighty Corridor District Heating Network The total budget for Lot 1 will be 150,000 GBP - 175,000 GBP

Electric Vehicles

Lot 2 Electric Vehicles: The successful supplier will be required to provide financial, technical and legal support and expertise to assist projects in the production of their Investment Grade Business Proposal. Five individual IGBP's will be delivered under Lot 2. They are as follows: A.Scottish Borders Council - Vehicle Charging Infrastructure B.Stirling Council - Peak Integrated Energy System; C.Stirling Council - Public Sector Innovation Hub; D.City of Edinburgh Council - Solar and Vehicle Charging, Hermiston Gate; E.Kirkton of Monikie - Hydrogen Supply Company The total budget for Lot 2 will be 230,000 GBP - 250,000 GBP

Anaerobic Digestion

Lot 3 Anaerobic Digestion: The successful supplier will be required to provide financial, technical and legal support and expertise to assist projects in the production of their Investment Grade Business Proposal. One IGBPs will be delivered under Lot 3. This is as follows: Dumfries and Galloway & Scottish Borders Council - Central Anaerobic Digestio Facility. The total budget for Lot 3 will be 75,000 GBP - 90,000 GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331704 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £455,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331704

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331704&idx=1
  19th September 2018 - Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331704
  Low Carbon Innovation Funding - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place three contracts with either one, two or three external service providers for the provision of financial, legal and technical support for the production of Investment Grade Business Proposals for seven (7) organisations as part of its Low Carbon Infrastructure Transitional Programme (LCITP). The three contracts will be for a period of circa 7 months. All of the required business proposals must be completed by 30th June 2019.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557614
- https://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=557614
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractssecotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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