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title: "Provision of Economic Assessment and Social Acceptability of Emerging Low Carbon Aviation Technologies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786533"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES"
published: "2025-01-29"
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# Provision of Economic Assessment and Social Acceptability of Emerging Low Carbon Aviation Technologies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

Buyer: UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786533

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## Summary

UHI North, West and Hebrides has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of Economic Assessment and Social Acceptability of Emerging Low Carbon Aviation Technologies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland." This procurement, categorized under Education services, focuses on enhancing rural connectivity and supporting new economic opportunities in the region. The process is in the award stage as of January 29, 2025, with Highlands and Islands Sustainable Aviation (HISAV) Limited selected as the supplier and the contract, valued at £19,980, signed on January 28, 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure under the main procurement category of services and covers the geographical area of UKM6 (Highland).

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises capable of conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments of aviation technologies' economic and social benefits. Businesses engaged in research, economic analysis, and technology assessments, particularly those focusing on low-carbon aviation, are well-suited for this contract. The project includes raising awareness through workshops and surveys, making it ideal for firms with strong community engagement skills and experience in environmental impact studies.

## Notice

SATE Partners have ambition to enhance rural connectivity, support emergency provision and develop new economic opportunities across the Highlands and Islands. To support this, the contractor is required to undertake qualitative and quantitative assessment of the economic and social benefits (and constraints) that may derive from commercial deployment of each type of technology across the Highlands and Islands region. As part of this, the contractor is required to assess how emerging low-carbon aviation technologies may help to improve the lives, and livelihoods, of people living at 5 specific locations. Wider assessment across the Highland and Islands should be undertaken through structured survey. The findings of this contract will be used by SATE partners to direct investment and support, and to promote the implementation of sustainable aviation across the region.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor is required to raise awareness of emerging aviation technologies through a series of in- person locally based workshops. Facilitated discussion, and a structured survey should be used to assess social acceptability of low carbon aviation, as well as to capture the economic value and social benefits that associated use-cases might bring to businesses and members of the public within each of the 5 geographic areas. In addition, the contractor will be required to determine potential barriers to commercial implementation and public uptake. Any specific geographic or cultural aspects emerging during discussion should be noted and considered when undertaking analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522732 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,980 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES |
| Locality | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS SUSTAINABLE AVIATION (HISAV |

## 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522732
- 23 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520888

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=2
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix a Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=3
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix B Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=4
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix C Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=5
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix D Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=6
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix E Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=7
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix G Conflict of Interest Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=8
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix H Conflict of Interest Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=9
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix I GDPR Vendor Processor Assurance Assesment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=10
  23rd December 2024 - Appendix L Technical Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520888&idx=1
  23rd December 2024 - CS-NWH-35388 ITT Documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520888
  Provision of Economic Assessment and Social Acceptability of Emerging Low Carbon Aviation Technologies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland - SATE Partners have ambition to enhance rural connectivity, support emergency provision and develop new economic opportunities across the Highlands and Islands. To support this, the contractor is required to undertake qualitative and quantitative assessment of the economic and social benefits (and constraints) that may derive from commercial deployment of each type of technology across the Highlands and Islands region. As part of this, the contractor is required to assess how emerging low-carbon aviation technologies may help to improve the lives, and livelihoods, of people living at 5 specific locations. Wider assessment across the Highland and Islands should be undertaken through structured survey. The findings of this contract will be used by SATE partners to direct investment and support, and to promote the implementation of sustainable aviation across the region.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522732
  Provision of Economic Assessment and Social Acceptability of Emerging Low Carbon Aviation Technologies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland - SATE Partners have ambition to enhance rural connectivity, support emergency provision and develop new economic opportunities across the Highlands and Islands. To support this, the contractor is required to undertake qualitative and quantitative assessment of the economic and social benefits (and constraints) that may derive from commercial deployment of each type of technology across the Highlands and Islands region. As part of this, the contractor is required to assess how emerging low-carbon aviation technologies may help to improve the lives, and livelihoods, of people living at 5 specific locations. Wider assessment across the Highland and Islands should be undertaken through structured survey. The findings of this contract will be used by SATE partners to direct investment and support, and to promote the implementation of sustainable aviation across the region.

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786533
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30654

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