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title: "Provision Of Carbon Capture and Storage Evaluation Criteria Design."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796728"
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# Provision Of Carbon Capture and Storage Evaluation Criteria Design.

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796728

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the awarding of a contract by Crown Estate Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK, for the provision of carbon capture and storage evaluation criteria design. This falls within the services category of the property industry, with the procurement executed via an open procedure. The award was made on 27 June 2025 to the supplier, Arup, and involves a total contract value of £78,450 GBP. The focus is on leasing carbon dioxide storage areas within Scottish waters as part of Crown Estate Scotland's initiatives to meet climate targets and support the growth of the CCS sector.

This tender offers promising business growth opportunities for companies involved in carbon capture and storage technology and seabed utilisation services. Large enterprises with expertise in carbon storage solutions and capable of efficient use of maritime areas would be well-suited to compete. The collaboration with the North Sea Transition Authority underscores a significant opportunity to influence and partake in the emerging CCS sector in Scotland, positioning companies at the forefront of environmental sustainability and innovation within the region. Businesses with a robust capability in meeting regulatory and environmental standards set by authorities are encouraged to explore the opportunities presented by this contract.

## Notice

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 licensing and permitting authority for offshore carbon dioxide 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, to the 'Round 1 Licensees'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 licensing and permitting authority for offshore carbon dioxide 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, to the 'Round 1 Licensees'. CES are currently administering in parallel a due diligence process with the Round 1 Licensees. The Licensees who successfully complete this process will be granted exclusive CCS storage appraisal rights over their licence area, via an Appraisal Agreement providing the exclusive right to apply to CES for an Option Agreement when appraisal is complete, and application for a Storage Permit from the NSTA is submitted. The Option Agreement will provide a pathway to Lease, which will be granted when pre-conditions are met; one of which will be the confirmation of a Storage Permit from the NSTA. The Lease is required before project construction begins. 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 with additional leasing. We are working in partnership with NSTA to deliver aligned licensing and leasing activities. We require to develop a set of criteria that ensures applicants will make acceptably efficient use of the seabed and are likely to result in operating CCS projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533564 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,450 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533564
- 17 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528623

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528623&idx=3
  2nd May 2025 - Answers to Submitted Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528623&idx=1
  17th April 2025 - CCS Leasing Criteria and Assessment ITT - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528623&idx=2
  17th April 2025 - Pricing Schedule CES-2025-01 CCS - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528623
  Provision Of Carbon Capture and Storage Evaluation Criteria Design. - 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 licensing and permitting authority for offshore carbon dioxide 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, to the 'Round 1 Licensees'.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533564
  Provision Of Carbon Capture and Storage Evaluation Criteria Design. - 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 licensing and permitting authority for offshore carbon dioxide 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, to the 'Round 1 Licensees'.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796728

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