--- title: "Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE" published: "2021-02-12" --- # Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074.json) ## Summary Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is initiating the procurement of the "Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract," focusing on services within the energy sector in North Scotland. This open tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 8 March 2021 at 12:00 PM. The contract is anticipated to last for an initial period of two years, with an estimated budget ranging from £65,000 to £80,000 (excluding VAT). Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically, and the procurement process allows for the potential extension of the contract for an additional year. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in the UK electricity market, particularly those familiar with regulatory issues affecting the Highlands and Islands region. Businesses that specialise in energy policy, regulatory compliance, or economic consultancy would be well-suited to compete in this process. As the procurement follows an open procedure, it encourages wider participation from qualified candidates, allowing them to contribute to the development of energy solutions that benefit the local industry. ## Notice HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with specialist knowledge of the GB electricity system in a North Scotland context, to support its work on behalf of the energy industry in the Highlands and Islands. In order to continue our effectiveness in this role, specialist energy market policy & regulatory support is required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provision of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 year following the initial term. The 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 65k and GBP 80k (excluding VAT). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated with the provisions of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 year following the initial term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406644 | | 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 | 12 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE | | 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406644 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406644&idx=1 12th February 2021 - Scope of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406644&idx=2 12th February 2021 - Award Criteria Response Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406644&idx=3 12th February 2021 - Pricing Proforma - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406644&idx=4 12th February 2021 - TCs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406644&idx=5 12th February 2021 - CB&FW Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406644&idx=6 12th February 2021 - CB&FW response form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406644&idx=7 12th February 2021 - Forms for Signature - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406644 Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract - HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with specialist knowledge of the GB electricity system in a North Scotland context, to support its work on behalf of the energy industry in the Highlands and Islands. In order to continue our effectiveness in this role, specialist energy market policy & regulatory support is required. ## Notice URLs - http://www.hie.co.uk - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=641074 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=641074 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641074. 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