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title: "P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787525"
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# P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787525

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise has awarded a contract to Arup for the project titled "P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy." This initiative falls under the Economic Affairs industry category and involves consultancy services aimed at creating an industrial cluster strategy for the Grangemouth area. This strategy seeks to enhance the cluster’s competitiveness by identifying current and potential strengths, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for growth, and outlining actionable steps over short, medium, and long-term timelines. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract initiated on 12th March 2025 and expected to conclude by the end of July 2025. The total contract value is approximately between £60,000 and £70,000, excluding VAT, and covers services to be delivered primarily within the UKM region.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms with expertise in strategic planning, economic development, and industrial growth. The project demands a thorough understanding of advanced manufacturing and fine chemicals, which are key sectors targeted for expansion. Companies well-versed in developing growth strategies, attracting investment, and promoting regional development will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Collaborative opportunities also exist as the completion and delivery of this comprehensive strategy will influence key regional plans like the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal, creating a broader impact on the regional economy.

## Notice

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. The Grangemouth industrial cluster is a key driver of Scotland's manufacturing sector and economy. To support its continued growth and development. On behalf of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) Scottish Enterprise is procuring consultancy services to create an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, the outcomes of this will be shared with the GFIB. This strategy will focus on enhancing the cluster's competitiveness by setting out current and potential strengths of the cluster, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for industrial growth, and setting out clear, actionable steps across short, medium, and long-term timelines. It will also align with key plans and policies such as the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. The consultancy will identify opportunities to expand key sectors like fine chemicals and advanced manufacturing, and measures to attract investment and new industries to the area. It is anticipated that the contract will start in March 2025 and conclude by the end of July 2025. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP60,000 and GBP70,000 excluding VAT. Full details can be found in the ITT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. The Grangemouth industrial cluster is a key driver of Scotland's manufacturing sector and economy. To support its continued growth and development. On behalf of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) Scottish Enterprise is procuring consultancy services to create an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, the outcomes of this will be shared with the GFIB. This strategy will focus on enhancing the cluster's competitiveness by setting out current and potential strengths of the cluster, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for industrial growth, and setting out clear, actionable steps across short, medium, and long-term timelines. It will also align with key plans and policies such as the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. The consultancy will identify opportunities to expand key sectors like fine chemicals and advanced manufacturing, and measures to attract investment and new industries to the area. It is anticipated that the contract will start in March 2025 and conclude by the end of July 2025. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP60,000 and GBP70,000 excluding VAT. Full details can be found in the ITT.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525856 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,225 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525856
- 14 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521756

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=1
  14th January 2025 - SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=2
  14th January 2025 - ITT - Appendix 1 - Off Payroll Working
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=3
  14th January 2025 - ITT - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=4
  14th January 2025 - ITT - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521756&idx=5
  14th January 2025 - P25-0065 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521756
  P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. The Grangemouth industrial cluster is a key driver of Scotland's manufacturing sector and economy. To support its continued growth and development. On behalf of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) Scottish Enterprise is procuring consultancy services to create an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, the outcomes of this will be shared with the GFIB. This strategy will focus on enhancing the cluster's competitiveness by setting out current and potential strengths of the cluster, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for industrial growth, and setting out clear, actionable steps across short, medium, and long-term timelines. It will also align with key plans and policies such as the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. The consultancy will identify opportunities to expand key sectors like fine chemicals and advanced manufacturing, and measures to attract investment and new industries to the area. It is anticipated that the contract will start in March 2025 and conclude by the end of July 2025. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP60,000 and GBP70,000 excluding VAT. Full details can be found in the ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525856
  P25-0065: Grangemouth Industrial Cluster Strategy - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. The Grangemouth industrial cluster is a key driver of Scotland's manufacturing sector and economy. To support its continued growth and development. On behalf of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board (GFIB) Scottish Enterprise is procuring consultancy services to create an industrial cluster strategy for Grangemouth, the outcomes of this will be shared with the GFIB. This strategy will focus on enhancing the cluster's competitiveness by setting out current and potential strengths of the cluster, assessing and prioritising commercial opportunities for industrial growth, and setting out clear, actionable steps across short, medium, and long-term timelines. It will also align with key plans and policies such as the Forth Green Freeport and Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal. The consultancy will identify opportunities to expand key sectors like fine chemicals and advanced manufacturing, and measures to attract investment and new industries to the area. It is anticipated that the contract will start in March 2025 and conclude by the end of July 2025. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP60,000 and GBP70,000 excluding VAT. Full details can be found in the ITT.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/&source=serp-local&h=lroDSzcc8zDWgcpMGa5CA6VZQykkc1k/KJcWt5PLboQ
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787525
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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