--- title: "Provision of Post Consent Advisory Services: Renewable Energy Projects" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-29" --- # Provision of Post Consent Advisory Services: Renewable Energy Projects Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council is seeking expert financial, technical, and legal advisory services for the development of three wind farm sites under the Community Wind Farm Project. The procurement process, categorised as services and conducted through an open procedure, is currently at the award stage with contracts signed on various dates in December 2021. The tender, titled "Provision of Post Consent Advisory Services: Renewable Energy Projects," has specific deadlines, including the final submission of tenders which closed on 24 September 2021, with all services required to be delivered in Orkney, UK. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consulting, legal advising, and technical project support within the renewable energy sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the work has been divided into manageable lots to foster competitive bidding. The expertise sought includes project financing, governance, and technical advice on implementing innovative technologies, making it ideal for firms with experience in environmental and energy projects. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for expert financial/commercial, technical, and legal advisers in relation to the potential development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project from consent towards construction. Work will include providing advice on a potential Private Wire Network. Workload and timing will be dependent on the progression of each project through consenting and internal approval processes. It is expected that there will be a high degree of homology or economies in work related to each site comprising Orkney's Community Wind farm Project. ### Lot Information Financial/Commercial Advice Financial/commercial advice can be split into; financial modelling, Submission of bids for Contracts for Difference auction, Provision of advice on the most appropriate business structure from which to develop projects, and General financial/commercial advice. - Financial modelling - Submission of bid for Contracts for Difference - Provision of advice on the most appropriate business structure from which to develop projects Renewal: Due to the nature of the work the initial contract period shall be from October 2021 to 31 August 2023. It is expected that the majority of the work will happen within the first 12 months of this time frame. The contract duration is for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods in the event that the projects progress to operation. Provision of Legal Advice Legal input is required to feed into commercial considerations outlined in Lot 1 above, and in particular to provide collaborative advice on; - The recommended structure of the wind farm projects, to include drafting constitutional documents and formation of an SPV where necessary; - Advising on governance matters connected with the chosen project structure; - The CfD application process and overall risks, including assisting with preparation of the necessary application documentation and reviewing the terms and conditions; - Assistance with due diligence with a view to securing finance; - Assistance with finalising leases with the relevant landowner, and general property-related matters. Renewal: Due to the nature of the work the initial contract period shall be from October 2021 to 30 September 2023. It is expected that the majority of the work will happen within the first 12 months of this time frame. The contract duration is for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods in the event that the projects progress to operation. Technical Advice Technical advice required is split into general, special-- General technical advice General advice on technical elements of the proposed projects which may include validation of indicative plans and advice around the various processes that are required to develop, build out, and ultimately operate a wind farm and private wire. This may take the form of preparation of briefing notes for Council Officers or Elected Members or providing advice to the project team via email correspondence, meetings or seminars, depending on the complexity. The consultant may be required to attend and participate in public consultation events as appropriate as expert advisers. - Specialist technical advice Assistance with and advice on grid connection applications to include appropriate timings, routes, capacities, technical details and risks, along with completion and submission of relevant applications. Assist and advise in assessment of potential project enhancements to include; - Appropriateness and merits of combining a Private Wire Network Project in Kirkwall to Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project- Quanterness (if consented). - Potential for addition of alternative technologies to the project to improve the business case, such as battery, hydrogen, other storage, complementary generation or smart grid technologies. - Provision of technical input as required by Ofgem in determining whether the Needs Case for a new transmission connection has been met. Additionally there will be a requirement to undertake any other technical advice as deemed appropriate and within the expertise of the consultant. The consultant will be required to liaise with the providers of Lot 1 and Lot 2 services to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach. - Procurement technical advice Assist in procurement of further advisers and contractors required to reach final investment decision and to proceed to construction of the projects. This will include but is not limited to developing scopes of work, indicative budgets, and participating in procurement panels. The consultant/consortium will not be required to take a lead role at any stage of procurement. Key procurement exercises are expected to include (but are not limited to) - Procurement of geotechnical site investigation - Appointment of an Owners Engineer. The successful consultant for this Lot will be excluded from bidding to undertake any of the works above and would be expected to aid in review, management and ongoing advice related to the procured works or studies. Renewal: Due to the nature of the work the initial contract period shall be from October 2021 to 30 September 2023. It is expected that the majority of the work will happen within the first 12 months of this time frame. The contract duration is for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods in the event that the projects progress to operation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436811 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £250,000 | ## 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | BRODIES; LOCOGEN; QMPF | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 31121340 - Wind farm - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services ## Release History - 29 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436811 - 24 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428609 - 25 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425355 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG425355&idx=2 25th August 2021 - Structure and Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG425355&idx=3 25th August 2021 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG425355&idx=4 25th August 2021 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG425355&idx=1 25th August 2021 - Invitation to Tender Documentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425355 Provision of Post Consent Advisory Services: Renewable Energy Projects - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for expert financial/commercial, technical, and legal advisers in relation to the potential development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project from consent towards construction. Work will include providing advice on a potential Private Wire Network. Workload and timing will be dependent on the progression of each project through consenting and internal approval processes. It is expected that there will be a high degree of homology or economies in work related to each site comprising Orkney's Community Wind farm Project. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436811 Provision of Post Consent Advisory Services: Renewable Energy Projects - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for expert financial/commercial, technical, and legal advisers in relation to the potential development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project from consent towards construction. Work will include providing advice on a potential Private Wire Network. Workload and timing will be dependent on the progression of each project through consenting and internal approval processes. It is expected that there will be a high degree of homology or economies in work related to each site comprising Orkney's Community Wind farm Project. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464 - https://locogen.com/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000664464. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000664464.json.