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title: "CCS RM6187 Framework Call Down - Project Ninian Analysis Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791651"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# CCS RM6187 Framework Call Down - Project Ninian Analysis Refresh

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791651

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has completed a public procurement process titled "CCS RM6187 Framework Call Down - Project Ninian Analysis Refresh" in the General Public Services industry category. This procurement, which falls under the services category, focuses on refreshing core offshore oil and gas baseline data sets as part of the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan. The contract was awarded on 11 February 2025 to Ernst & Young, based in London, for £25,000. The procurement was executed using a limited method under the Framework Contract RM6187 Lot 2 and did not require prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy analysis, particularly those with experience in offshore oil and gas sectors. Companies with comprehensive data analysis capabilities and expertise in economic affairs and general public services would find this contract particularly suitable. Such procurements support business growth by aligning with key government projects and establishing a foothold in strategic public sector engagements. In this instance, Ernst & Young, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for similar firms to benefit from such high-value government projects.

## Notice

On 3 March 2023, Scottish Government published analysis in support of the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan (ESJTP)This work was also termed Project Ninian. Most of the data in the Ninian analysis was for a baseline year of 2019. Scottish Government are now engaging with external expertise to produce a partial refresh of some of the core offshore oil and gas baseline data sets published in the original Ninian reports, to bring these up to date.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On 3 March 2023, Scottish Government published analysis in support of a draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan (ESJTP). This work was also termed Project Ninian. Most of the data in the Ninian analysis are for a baseline year of 2019. Scottish Government are now engaging external expertise to produce a partial refresh of some of the core offshore oil and gas baseline data sets published in the original Ninian reports, to bring these as up to date as possible.

### Procurement Information

Expression on interest sent to all suppliers on Framework Contract reference number RM6187 Lot 2 - Strategy and Policy. One supplier response therefore awarded in line with Framework instructions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525185 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525185

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525185
  CCS RM6187 Framework Call Down - Project Ninian Analysis Refresh - On 3 March 2023, Scottish Government published analysis in support of the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition plan (ESJTP)This work was also termed Project Ninian. Most of the data in the Ninian analysis was for a baseline year of 2019. Scottish Government are now engaging with external expertise to produce a partial refresh of some of the core offshore oil and gas baseline data sets published in the original Ninian reports, to bring these up to date.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791651
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh

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