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title: "Running and Analysis of FVCOM-ERSEM Coupling"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672319"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2021-11-02"
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# Running and Analysis of FVCOM-ERSEM Coupling

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672319

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking services related to the running and analysis of FVCOM-ERSEM Coupling, focusing on evaluating the impacts of large-scale energy extraction and projected climate conditions for 2050. This procurement falls within the services category and is classified under the education industry. The award was confirmed on 2nd November 2021, with the associated services being provided exclusively by the National Oceanography Centre, as competition was deemed absent for technical reasons. The total contract value is £89,282.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for specialised businesses in environmental modelling, climate research, and similar fields to engage in high-impact projects that influence both hydrodynamic and ecosystem variables. Companies with expertise in advanced environmental analytics, climate change evaluations, or those with capabilities in bespoke modelling solutions would be particularly well-suited to take part in such competitive processes, thereby fostering growth and innovation within their sectors.

## Notice

Running of and the analysis of the models for FVCOM-ERSEM coupling that require both the effects of large scale energy extraction AND projected future climate in 2050, and also be able to evaluate the potential effect of both issues on the hydrodynamic and ecosystem variables.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: competition absent for technical reasons Explanation: Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). - i.e. NOC is the only group in the UK able to provide running of and the analysis of the models for FVCOM-ERSEM coupling that require both the effects of large scale energy extraction AND projected future climate in 2050, and also be able to evaluate the potential effect of both issues on the hydrodynamic and ecosystem variables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431857 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,282 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431857

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431857
  Running and Analysis of FVCOM-ERSEM Coupling - Running of and the analysis of the models for FVCOM-ERSEM coupling that require both the effects of large scale energy extraction AND projected future climate in 2050, and also be able to evaluate the potential effect of both issues on the hydrodynamic and ecosystem variables.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672319

## Provenance

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