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title: "Provision of On Shore Wind Farm Design and Consenting Work"
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# Provision of On Shore Wind Farm Design and Consenting Work

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000576991

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is conducting a selective tender process for the 'Provision of On Shore Wind Farm Design and Consenting Work'. This procurement, classified under the main category of services, is aimed at soliciting land-use planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) support for various onshore wind farm developments on the Orkney Islands. The tender period is set to end on 15th April 2019, and the selected suppliers will aid in coordinating planning applications under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Interested parties can find further information via the Council's procurement portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies specialising in environmental assessments, planning, and renewable energy project management. Businesses equipped with expertise in EIA, wind resource assessment, and site design would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only provides a pathway to contribute to sustainable energy initiatives in the region but also allows firms to establish long-term relationships with the local authority, fostering further collaboration on future projects.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for land-use planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) support for the development of a number of onshore wind farm schemes on the Orkney Islands. This first stage procurement process seeks to pre-qualify a short list of suitable consultancies with the experience and capabilities to undertake an EIA, manage scheme design, undertake wind resource assessment and coordinate and submit an application for planning approval for one or more sites under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (the TCPA).

### Lot Information

Site 1

Orkney Islands Council is currently developing a number of wind generation projects with the aim of helping to trigger a new transmission network connection for Orkney to realise wider economic development benefits for Orkney whilst also generating income to help fill in the shortfall of government funding so that services can be maintained for the Orkney community. The Council has progressed feasibility and some initial baseline survey and design works and is in the process of conducting various pieces of stakeholder engagement. A planning scoping opinion has been received from the Energy Consents Unit, initial community engagement has been undertaken, and bird surveys have commenced on site. Since the original Scoping process, the proposed development has reduced in scale so that it will now be considered under the TCPA. The scope of services to be provided by the successful consultant/consortium will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: - Project Management - Scoping - Baseline Assessment and Design - Impact Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) Production - Planning Support - Wind resource data collection and analysis

Site 2

Orkney Islands Council is currently developing a number of wind generation projects with the aim of helping to trigger a new transmission network connection for Orkney to realise wider economic development benefits for Orkney whilst also generating income to help fill in the shortfall of government funding so that services can be maintained for the Orkney community. The Council has progressed feasibility and some initial baseline survey and design works. A request for scoping opinion is due to be submitted to the local planning authority shortly. The scope of services to be provided by the successful consultant/consortium will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: - Project Management - Scoping - Baseline Assessment and Design - Impact Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) Production - Planning Support - Wind resource data collection and analysis

Site 3

Orkney Islands Council is currently developing a number of wind generation projects with the aim of helping to trigger a new transmission network connection for Orkney to realise wider economic development benefits for Orkney whilst also generating income to help fill in the shortfall of government funding so that services can be maintained for the Orkney community. The Council has progressed feasibility and some initial baseline survey and design works. A request for scoping opinion is due to be submitted to the local planning authority shortly. The scope of services to be provided by the successful consultant/consortium will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: - Project Management - Scoping - Baseline Assessment and Design - Impact Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) Production - Planning Support - Wind resource data collection and analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372130 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| Lots value | £860,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £628,786 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITPENERGISED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31121300 - Wind-energy generators
- 31121340 - Wind farm
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372130
- 13 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348556

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348556
  Provision of On Shore Wind Farm Design and Consenting Work - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for land-use planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) support for the development of a number of onshore wind farm schemes on the Orkney Islands. This first stage procurement process seeks to pre-qualify a short list of suitable consultancies with the experience and capabilities to undertake an EIA, manage scheme design, undertake wind resource assessment and coordinate and submit an application for planning approval for one or more sites under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (the TCPA).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372130
  Provision of On Shore Wind Farm Design and Consenting Work - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for land-use planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) support for the development of a number of onshore wind farm schemes on the Orkney Islands. This first stage procurement process seeks to pre-qualify a short list of suitable consultancies with the experience and capabilities to undertake an EIA, manage scheme design, undertake wind resource assessment and coordinate and submit an application for planning approval for one or more sites under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (the TCPA).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000576991

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