--- title: "The Socio-Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000718052" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000718052" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000718052.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000718052.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-12-29" --- # The Socio-Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000718052 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000718052) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000718052.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, through Marine Scotland, is seeking to commission a research project titled "The Socio-Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms". This project aims to understand the socio-economic impacts of offshore wind farm developments in Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a value of £99,000 GBP. The deadline for submissions is January 27, 2023. The project falls under the services category and adopts an open procurement method. This tender from the Scottish Government offers opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services related to offshore renewable energy. Companies with expertise in socio-economic impact assessment, environmental consulting, and marine renewable energy are well-suited to compete. The project location covers wind farms in Scotland and coastal areas, providing a niche market for businesses in the renewable energy sector to showcase their capabilities and contribute to sustainable development initiatives. ## Notice Marine Scotland Directorate wishes to commission a piece of research on behalf of Scottish Ministers to understand what the socio-economic impacts are from offshore wind farm developments, and how these may differ at different phases of a development. The project will use a case study approach to investigate where socio-economic impacts generated by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) developments are experienced, who is impacted and what the impacts are over the different phases in the lifecycle of a project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Marine Scotland Directorate wishes to commission a piece of research on behalf of Scottish Ministers to understand what the socio-economic impacts are from offshore wind farm developments, and how these may differ at different phases of a development. The project will use a case study approach to investigate where socio-economic impacts generated by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) developments are experienced, who is impacted and what the impacts are over the different phases in the lifecycle of a project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467803 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 29 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 73110000 - Research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 29 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467803 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC467803&idx=3 20th January 2023 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC467803&idx=1 29th December 2022 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC467803&idx=2 29th December 2022 - Schedule 14 - SG Model Services terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467803 The Socio-Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms - Marine Scotland Directorate wishes to commission a piece of research on behalf of Scottish Ministers to understand what the socio-economic impacts are from offshore wind farm developments, and how these may differ at different phases of a development. The project will use a case study approach to investigate where socio-economic impacts generated by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) developments are experienced, who is impacted and what the impacts are over the different phases in the lifecycle of a project. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000718052 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=718052 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=718052 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000718052. 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