--- title: "Legal and Associated Services in Support of the Midlothian Low Carbon District Heating Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-13" --- # Legal and Associated Services in Support of the Midlothian Low Carbon District Heating Project Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council is conducting a procurement process for "Legal and Associated Services in Support of the Midlothian Low Carbon District Heating Project" located in Dalkeith, UK. The council requires a legal adviser to assist in procuring a Joint Venture Partner and setting up an Energy Services Company (ESCo) through a Competitive Dialogue process. The procurement method employed is selective, with the tender period recently concluding on 21st December 2018. The total contract value is £150,000, and the contract was awarded on 12th March 2019 to the supplier Brodies. The services are aimed at supporting the establishment of a low carbon district heating initiative in the region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in energy sector joint ventures and district heating projects. Companies with a strong background in Competitive Dialogue procurement, as well as those providing commercial and technical advice related to energy services, would be well-suited to engage in this contract. The successful bidder will have the chance to collaborate with Midlothian Council and contribute to sustainable energy solutions in the local area, bolstering their reputation and expanding their portfolio within the growing green energy market. ## Notice Midlothian Council requires the services of a legal adviser to assist the Council procure a Joint Venture Partner and set up an Energy Services Company (ESCo) through a Competitive Dialogue procurement process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of the Millerhill Low Carbon District Heating Project (MLCDHP), Midlothian Council requires the services of a legal adviser to assist the Council procure a Joint Venture Partner and set up an Energy Services Company (ESCo). The overriding aim of this tender is to appoint a legal adviser that can demonstrate a successful track record in delivering Joint Venture Agreements in the energy sector and, has significant experience of advising on district heating projects. The Legal Adviser shall be expected to procure and manage input from finance and technical advisers where required. The Council has already procured a Commercial Adviser (Ener-Vate) to work alongside the Project Team and Legal Adviser. Through the Competitive Dialogue procedure, the legal adviser shall assist the Council procure a Joint Venture Partner, complete the Final Business Case for the MLCDHP being delivered by a JV structure and (subject to approval of the FBC) appoint the Joint Venture Partner and set up an Energy Services Company. Options: Optional work packages relating to commercial and technical advice may be called upon if required. Renewal: Should the programme relating to the project be subject to change for any reason. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348071 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £150,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRODIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 09323000 - District heating - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 71356000 - Technical services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348071 - 10 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339491 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339491&idx=1 12th December 2018 - Instructions Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339491&idx=6 12th December 2018 - Instructions Document - Revised Submission Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339491&idx=2 10th December 2018 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339491&idx=3 10th December 2018 - Appendix 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339491&idx=4 10th December 2018 - Appendix 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339491&idx=5 10th December 2018 - Additional Standard Statements in relation to ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339491 Legal and Associated Services in Support of the Midlothian Low Carbon District Heating Project - Midlothian Council requires the services of a legal adviser to assist the Council procure a Joint Venture Partner and set up an Energy Services Company (ESCo) through a Competitive Dialogue procurement process. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348071 Legal and Associated Services in Support of the Midlothian Low Carbon District Heating Project - Midlothian Council requires the services of a legal adviser to assist the Council procure a Joint Venture Partner and set up an Energy Services Company (ESCo) through a Competitive Dialogue procurement process. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000567001 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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