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title: "Supply Chain Mechanism for Carbon Capture and Storage on the Seabed"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764610"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-06-26"
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# Supply Chain Mechanism for Carbon Capture and Storage on the Seabed

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764610

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply Chain Mechanism for Carbon Capture and Storage on the Seabed" tender is managed by the Crown Estate Scotland based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the services category and aims to appoint a consultancy to advise on integrating a supply chain mechanism for Carbon Capture and Storage agreements. The tender is in the award stage, with key dates including an estimated 8-week timeline for the draft report after the kick-off meeting, followed by subsequent report deadlines within 2 weeks each.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for consultancies with expertise in carbon capture and storage, especially those focused on transport and storage elements of offshore projects. Businesses interested in bidding should have a minimum yearly turnover of GBP 100,000 for the past 2 years. Successful bidders will contribute to Scotland's climate targets by facilitating sustainable growth in the CCS sector, supporting local supply chains, and enabling a Just Transition.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") initiates a call to appoint a consultancy to provide advice to Crown Estate Scotland ("CES") on a supply chain requirement to be incorporated to seabed agreements for Carbon Capture and Storage ("CCS"). This work will be delivered by a written report, preceded by a workshop during which the findings will be presented. Three deliverables will be achieved in these estimated timescales: (1) Draft report: 8 weeks after kick-off meeting (2) Report presented to CES: 2 weeks after (1) (3) Final Report: 2 week after (2)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Background CES is responsible for leasing carbon dioxide storage areas of seabed in Scottish waters within the Gas Storage and Importation Zone. The North Sea Transition Authority ("NSTA") are the regulator of licences for offshore carbon dioxide ("CO2") appraisal and storage licences in UK waters (excluding projects that are wholly within Scottish Territorial Waters (which is 12nm from the shoreline in Scotland)). NSTA administered their first carbon storage licensing round in 2023, resulting in licences being offered for six areas in Scottish waters. In alignment with the Energy Act 2008, the licence holders are required to obtain seabed agreements from CES. https://www.nstauthority.co.uk/regulatory-information/licensing-and-consents/carbon-storage/ Those licence holders who meet CES' criteria will be granted exclusive CCS development rights over their proposed storage site. These rights will be provided by an Exclusivity Agreement (or similar) and will allow licence holders to appraise their sites and ultimately apply to NSTA for a Storage Permit. Once a site has been fully appraised, Storage Permit secured, and any other conditions included in the Exclusivity Agreement have been met, a Lease may be awarded for construction and operation of a CCS project. Under a Lease, rent is due to be paid to CES. CES' revenues are paid to the Scottish Government. CCS will be needed for Scotland to meet its climate targets and CES is committed to enabling the growth of the CCS sector in a sustainable manner, stimulating the local supply chain and supporting the Just Transition. Objective of the Tender CES is seeking to appoint a consultancy to evaluate the applicability of the Supply Chain Development Statement ("SCDS")previously applied in offshore wind leasing, for the CCS sector. Additionally, a supply chain mechanism alternative to SCDS shall be proposed and evaluated by the consultant. Specification - Scope of Work CES' interests are focused on the transport and storage elements of offshore CCS projects. Rent will be payable to CES for pipelines and for the seabed area under Lease, beyond 12 nautical miles from shore. To assist potential bidders in preparing their response to this ITT, an example transport and storage shall be modelled:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508387 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,456 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | XODUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508387
- 26 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503954

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503954&idx=5
  20th May 2024 - To be completed and returned by Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503954&idx=8
  20th May 2024 - To be completed and returned by Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503954&idx=4
  26th April 2024 - To be completed and returned by Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503954&idx=6
  26th April 2024 - To be completed and returned by Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503954&idx=7
  26th April 2024 - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503954&idx=1
  26th April 2024 - CES T's & C's for supply of Consultancy Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503954&idx=2
  26th April 2024 - Tender Instructions for Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503954&idx=3
  26th April 2024 - To be completed and returned by Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503954
  Supply Chain Mechanism for Carbon Capture and Storage on the Seabed - This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") initiates a call to appoint a consultancy to provide advice to Crown Estate Scotland ("CES") on a supply chain requirement to be incorporated to seabed agreements for Carbon Capture and Storage ("CCS"). This work will be delivered by a written report, preceded by a workshop during which the findings will be presented. Three deliverables will be achieved in these estimated timescales: (1) Draft report: 8 weeks after kick-off meeting (2) Report presented to CES: 2 weeks after (1) (3) Final Report: 2 week after (2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508387
  Supply Chain Mechanism for Carbon Capture and Storage on the Seabed - This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") initiates a call to appoint a consultancy to provide advice to Crown Estate Scotland ("CES") on a supply chain requirement to be incorporated to seabed agreements for Carbon Capture and Storage ("CCS"). This work will be delivered by a written report, preceded by a workshop during which the findings will be presented. Three deliverables will be achieved in these estimated timescales: (1) Draft report: 8 weeks after kick-off meeting (2) Report presented to CES: 2 weeks after (1) (3) Final Report: 2 week after (2)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764610
- https://www.nstauthority.co.uk/regulatory-information/licensing-and-consents/carbon-storage/

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