---
title: "Study on geological CO2 storage potential under the seabed around Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611684"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND (INTERIM MANAGEMENT)"
published: "2020-05-05"
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# Study on geological CO2 storage potential under the seabed around Scotland

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND (INTERIM MANAGEMENT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611684

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) commissioning a study on the geological CO2 storage potential under the seabed around Scotland. The tender, classified under services, was initiated on 22nd January 2020, with a submission deadline set for 7th February 2020. This open procedure involved electronic submissions, with the award date commencing shortly after the tender period. The project is expected to provide a concise summary using the most accurate estimates available and is set to be delivered at their Edinburgh office (6 Bell's Brae, Edinburgh EH4 3BJ).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and geological services to expand their offerings. Companies with expertise in offshore geological assessments, carbon capture technologies, and environmental impact analyses would be particularly well-suited to participate. The successful award of the contract to the British Geological Survey indicates a competitive market, thereby highlighting the growing demand for innovative solutions in CO2 storage and sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

Crown Estate Scotland wishes to commission a piece of work to generate a concise summary of offshore geological CO2 storage potential around Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Estate Scotland wishes to commission a piece of work to generate a concise summary of offshore geological CO2 storage potential around Scotland using the most technically accurate estimates available from existing publications of the total storage, and the potential opportunities that development of this storage creates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386120 |
| 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 | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,686 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND (INTERIM MANAGEMENT) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3BJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 63121110 - Gas storage services
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386120
- 22 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378086

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378086&idx=2
  22nd January 2020 - ITT_Geological CO2 storage potential under the seabed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378086&idx=1
  22nd January 2020 - Terms and Conditions for Consultancy services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378086
  Study on geological CO2 storage potential under the seabed around Scotland - Crown Estate Scotland wishes to commission a piece of work to generate a concise summary of offshore geological CO2 storage potential around Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386120
  Study on geological CO2 storage potential under the seabed around Scotland - Crown Estate Scotland wishes to commission a piece of work to generate a concise summary of offshore geological CO2 storage potential around Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611684
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

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