--- title: "Legal Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD" published: "2021-06-28" --- # Legal Services Framework Agreement Buyer: EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803.json) ## Summary The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd is currently seeking tenders for a Legal Services Framework Agreement, which is part of the renewable energy industry. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 2nd August 2021. The successful framework agreement will last for a period of three years, with an option for two one-year extensions. The services will primarily be delivered in Orkney, UK, and are valued at £55,000. Interested parties can submit their responses electronically, and further details can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy, land transactions, contractual advice, and regulatory compliance. Firms that can demonstrate a capacity for urgent legal support and a prompt response to requests are particularly well-suited to compete. This framework agreement will enable successful bidders to engage with ongoing projects in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, potentially leading to long-term client relationships and enhanced revenue streams. ## Notice The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a supplier framework agreement for legal support, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions. This framework agreement is intended for use to complete routine and project tasks but also urgent legal services. As such, a Law Firms' ability to respond to requests at short notice will be assessed. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This framework agreement is intended for use to complete routine and project tasks but also urgent legal services. As such, a Law Firms' ability to respond to requests at short notice will be assessed. The categories of work within the Legal Services Framework shall be split into distinct lots all of which are optional on how many a Law Firm may wish to bid for and are defined as follows: (a) land transactions including transfer of title/purchase of land and property; (b) advice on electricity market and regulatory issues; (c) litigation; (d) marine developer associated contracts; (e) infrastructure and planning advice; (f) hydrogen and energy system contracts; (g) general contract advice, drafting new contracts, assistance with reviewing particularly complex contracts and ad hoc support. EMEC reserve the right to define the Legal Service as they see fit and assign it to a lot accordingly. The scope of work within each 'call off' will be defined in a work order, or other document detailing the requirements of the task. Renewal: Option for two 1 year extenstions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419628 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 28 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | £55,000 | | 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 | EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD | | Locality | ORKNEY | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW16 3AW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419628 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419628&idx=2 23rd July 2021 - Template Legal Services Framework Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419628&idx=4 23rd July 2021 - Template Legal Services Framework Agreement - Professional indemnity insurance amended to PS2 million - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419628&idx=1 23rd July 2021 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419628&idx=3 23rd July 2021 - ITT Document - Section 2.2 Professional indemnity insurance amended to PS2 million - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419628 Legal Services Framework Agreement - The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a supplier framework agreement for legal support, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions. This framework agreement is intended for use to complete routine and project tasks but also urgent legal services. As such, a Law Firms' ability to respond to requests at short notice will be assessed. ## Notice URLs - http://www.emec.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=658803 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=658803 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-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-r6ebe6-0000658803. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658803.json.