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title: "Cableways Strategic Advisor"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795449"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2025-06-19"
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# Cableways Strategic Advisor

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795449

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, has concluded with the awarding of a contract titled "Cableways Strategic Advisor". This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on providing safety-critical advice for assets on Cairngorm Mountain. The buying organisation is based in Inverness, within the UKM6 region. The procurement employed an open procedure and has successfully been awarded to Sequs Consulting Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) from Carrbridge. The initial contract period spans from the start date of 25th June 2025 until 24th June 2027, with potential extensions of two additional twelve-month terms. This tender was part of a strategic framework agreement intended to start on the 19th of June, 2025, which also marks the contract signing date.

This procurement offers a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in consultancy services related to safety and infrastructure management. The initial budget for service delivery is between £70,000 and £85,000, with the potential total value ranging from £130,000 to £150,000, including options and extensions based on demand and budgetary availability. Businesses able to provide expert advice in similar fields or those with experience in handling strategic assets could see notable growth opportunities. Additionally, the open procurement approach and the emphasis on regional economic affairs create a conducive environment for local and regional businesses to engage and compete in such valuable projects.

## Notice

Provision of advice on safety critical assets on Cairngorm Mountain. The Framework has a start date of 25.6.2025 and an end date of 24.6.2027 plus 2 optional 12 month extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP70k - GBP85k (excluding VAT). It is expected that the total value of the Framework, including all extensions will be between GBP130k - GBP150k.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulations 8, 9 and 10 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: Description of options: HIE may modify this contract with regard to demand and budgetary availability or where HIE's strategic focus changes as a result of changes in Scottish Government policy or as a result of a direction given to them by the Scottish Government. This may result in amendments to requirements under the contract including but not limited to: - additional number of hours support required - reduction in the number of hours support required - addition of similar Services In these situations, HIE will agree a price variation based on the pricing submitted as part of your bid.

Renewal: It is expected that these services will be required from July 2025 for an initial period of 2 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for 2 optional periods of 1 year plus 1 year following the Initial Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532913 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE may retender for these services at the end of the initial period or any subsequent extensions. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £156,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEQUS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532913
- 5 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529590

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=1
  5th May 2025 - Scope of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=2
  5th May 2025 - Award criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=3
  5th May 2025 - Cyber Security Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=4
  5th May 2025 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=5
  5th May 2025 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=6
  5th May 2025 - Conflicts of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=7
  5th May 2025 - Community Benefits Selection Menu
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=8
  5th May 2025 - Contractor Annual Return Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529590&idx=9
  5th May 2025 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529590
  Cableways Strategic Advisor - Provision of advice on safety critical assets on Cairngorm Mountain.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532913
  Cableways Strategic Advisor - Provision of advice on safety critical assets on Cairngorm Mountain. The Framework has a start date of 25.6.2025 and an end date of 24.6.2027 plus 2 optional 12 month extensions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.hient.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795449

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