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title: "University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 Sector Readiness and Skills Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000709992"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-12-21"
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# University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 Sector Readiness and Skills Assessment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000709992

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Consultancy Services to Aquatera Ltd. This tender, titled "University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 Sector Readiness and Skills Assessment," falls under the "services" category. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was signed on 5th December 2022, with a total contract value of GBP 64,270. The tender was initiated on 21st December 2022 and was in the award stage. The project is related to the education industry, specifically focusing on developing an enhanced understanding of carbon neutrality readiness on six islands.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in consultancy services related to carbon neutrality research. Companies with expertise in environmental consultancy and research can effectively compete in this tender. The University of Edinburgh, as the buying organisation, is centrally involved in this contract. The tender's location is primarily based in Edinburgh, UK. Interested businesses should note the key deadline for the contract signing was on 5th December 2022, with the award period commencing on 14th November 2022.

## Notice

Consultancy Services to undertake research to support the Carbon Neutral Islands project through developing an enhanced understanding of overall carbon neutral readiness on the six islands (Yell, Hoy, Barra, Raasay, Islay and Great Cumbrae), with a particular focus on skills.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Carbon Neutral Islands project is a Scottish Programme for Government commitment aimed at supporting six islands (Yell, Hoy, Barra, Raasay, Islay and Great Cumbrae) to become carbon neutral by 2040. ClimateXChange at the University of Edinburgh, working with the Scottish Government wishes to commission research to support the Carbon Neutral Islands project through developing an enhanced understanding of overall carbon neutral readiness on the six islands, with a particular focus on skills. This research will build on the recently published research (Climate action on Scottish islands: an initial mapping of the landscape) which explores the available data for climate change action on the six Scottish islands. This is a one off research requirement comprising of 2 reports. Further details of scope can be found in the ITT documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467417 |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £64,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,270 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUATERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467417
- 17 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461906

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461906&idx=1
  17th October 2022 - Schedule 5 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461906&idx=2
  17th October 2022 - Schedule 4 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461906&idx=3
  17th October 2022 - Schedule 6 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461906&idx=4
  17th October 2022 - Schedule 5 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461906&idx=5
  17th October 2022 - Schedule 7 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461906&idx=6
  17th October 2022 - Schedule 8 - SSOCoC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461906&idx=7
  17th October 2022 - ITT - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 sector readiness and skills assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461906
  University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 Sector Readiness and Skills Assessment - Consultancy Services to undertake research to support the Carbon Neutral Islands project through developing an enhanced understanding of overall carbon neutral readiness on the six islands (Yell, Hoy, Barra, Raasay, Islay and Great Cumbrae), with a particular focus on skills.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467417
  University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Carbon Neutral Islands 2040 Sector Readiness and Skills Assessment - Consultancy Services to undertake research to support the Carbon Neutral Islands project through developing an enhanced understanding of overall carbon neutral readiness on the six islands (Yell, Hoy, Barra, Raasay, Islay and Great Cumbrae), with a particular focus on skills.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000709992
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.ed.ac.uk/procurement/informationforsuppliers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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