--- title: "Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract (readvertised)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646854" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646854" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646854.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646854.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE" published: "2021-04-29" --- # Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract (readvertised) Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646854 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646854) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646854.json) ## Summary Highlands and Islands Enterprise is seeking consultation services through the "Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract (readvertised)," aimed at supporting energy industry initiatives within the Highlands and Islands region of Scotland. This procurement is at the award stage, following the tender submission deadline of 12th March 2021. The contract is valued between GBP 65,000 and GBP 80,000 (excluding VAT) and is anticipated to span an initial period of two years, with potential for a one-year extension. The procurement process was carried out using an open method. This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in energy market policy and regulatory support. Businesses with expertise in the GB electricity system, especially in the context of North Scotland, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Those looking to engage in this sector can benefit from participating in a public contract that not only enhances their portfolio but also contributes to community initiatives tied to the project. ## 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. This tender opportunity is being advertised. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a Contract AWARD Notice and as such the procurement process is complete. 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=APR413326 | | 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 | 29 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Apr 2021 | | 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 | £111,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | XERO ENERGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413326 - 9 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409048 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409048&idx=7 9th March 2021 - CBFP Response Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409048&idx=1 9th March 2021 - Scope of requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409048&idx=2 9th March 2021 - Response Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409048&idx=3 9th March 2021 - Pricing Proforma - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409048&idx=4 9th March 2021 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409048&idx=5 9th March 2021 - Forms for Signature - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409048&idx=6 9th March 2021 - CBFP Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409048 Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract (readvertised) - 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. This tender opportunity is being advertised. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413326 Energy Market Regulatory Advice Contract (readvertised) - 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. This tender opportunity is being advertised. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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-r6ebe6-0000646854 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000646854. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646854.json.