--- title: "Grid Constraints Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805436" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805436" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805436.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805436.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND" published: "2025-07-28" --- # Grid Constraints Consultancy Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805436 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805436) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805436.json) ## Summary Crown Estate Scotland is currently in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Grid Constraints Consultancy", focused on procuring specialised services in the energy market sector. The project is specifically tied to assessing and advising on grid constraint impacts, with a particular emphasis on offshore wind assets and the modernisation of the UK's electricity transmission system. Located in Edinburgh, within the UK region, this procurement falls under the industry category of estate management. Critical dates to note include the publication of documents on 28th July 2025, and interested parties must submit their questionnaires by 12:00 noon on 4th August 2025, with further notices projected for 15th August 2025. The procurement method involves commissioning a consultant for this estimated £40,000 project, aiming to complete the consultancy in two phases. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy market consultancy, particularly those with expertise in data analysis, grid constraints, and offshore wind energy. Companies that can deliver detailed assessment reports and provide ad-hoc support on a call-off basis will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Moreover, businesses with a proven track record in policy advisory and impact assessment in the energy sector can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and solidify their presence in the growing market of sustainable energy solutions. By engaging with this project, firms can align themselves with the UK's net zero and power decarbonisation targets, establishing a foothold in future-forward energy initiatives. ## Notice Crown Estate Scotland (CES) are looking to commission work for the provision of specialist energy market grid constraint advice and potential impacts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Crown Estate Scotland (CES) are looking to commission work for the provision of specialist energy market grid constraint advice and potential impacts. To be able to more accurately forecast and budget rental income, an expert consultant is being sought to deliver the following activities for Crown Estate Scotland: This work will be conducted in two phases as follows: Phase One: Initial Impact Assessment, Analysis, Advice & Report - Perform data analysis (and potentially modelling) of OSW production, taking into account all potential impacts of such grid constraints on production profiles including but not limited to: The number and sequence of future planned additions to the operating portfolio of Offshore Wind assets in the UK up to 2031 (Assume the Contract for Difference (CfD) delivery years for all future OSW projects). - Grid strengthening projects in the pipeline as part of The Great Grid Upgrade, an initiative led by National grid (2025-2029) to modernise and expand the UK's electricity transmission system. This work supports the UK's net zero and power decarbonisation targets and the commitment to connect 40GW of offshore wind to the GB grid by 2030. The work will also be to provide insights coming from any analysis to understand trends or patterns associated with application of grid constraints to Scottish OSW assets, utilising the providers knowledge of market performance. The Phase one scope will involve the following: Data gathering - the appointed consultant will initiate the work by identifying any necessary and helpful data sets to perform the analysis. Agree assumptions and scenarios - the appointed consultant will work with Crown Estate Scotland team to identify the scenarios to be analysed. Analysis and Insights - the appointed consultant shall perform the analysis work utilising the pre agreed assumptions. Report - the appointed consultant shall document all findings within a report. Supplier shall analyse the potential impact for each agreed scenario and produce a report outlining the potential effect and impacts on the Offshore Wind portfolio (at a site-by-site level) from a production output perspective. Phase Two: Ad-hoc Support Supplier shall continue to provide ongoing ad-hoc support and expertise on a call-off basis, as required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535536 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9GL | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535536 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535536&idx=1 28th July 2025 - Supplier Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535536 Grid Constraints Consultancy - Crown Estate Scotland (CES) are looking to commission work for the provision of specialist energy market grid constraint advice and potential impacts. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://crownestatescotland.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805436 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805436 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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