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title: "Scottish Cluster Scheme: Critical Technologies"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806057"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Scottish Cluster Scheme: Critical Technologies

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806057

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## Summary

The Scottish Enterprise has progressed to the award stage of the "Scottish Cluster Scheme: Critical Technologies" contract, with Technology Scotland appointed as the winning supplier. This open procurement process is part of an initiative to bolster the growth of critical technologies across Scotland, classified under the services category. The procurement utilised an open procedure, ensuring broad participation from suitable candidates, and concluded with a contract valued at GBP 59,000, which was signed on 25th September 2025. The project, centred in Glasgow, involves supporting a critical technological cluster spanning the UKM region. This initiative affords significant potential for regional technological advancement, with its alignment to economic affairs, under the watchful management of Scottish Enterprise, a reputable entity based in Glasgow.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on technology and innovation, especially those skilled in forming strategic consortia or alliances. The nature of the contract encourages collaborations that can propel technological capabilities within the UK, fostering growth and expansion in cutting-edge fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in technology and possessing relevant industry experience, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar tenders, as exemplified by Technology Scotland's success. Additionally, adherence to the provided Climate Change Plan highlights an increasing emphasis on sustainability, offering businesses with green initiatives a competitive edge in securing future contracts.

## Notice

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the Critical Technologies cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the Critical Technologies cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.. 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=OCT540467 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,000 |

## 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 | TECHNOLOGY SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540467
- 7 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536564

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536564&idx=1
  7th August 2025 - P26-0031 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Scottish Cluster Scheme - Critical Technologies
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536564&idx=2
  7th August 2025 - P26-0031 - ITT - Appendix 1 - Off-Payroll Working Rules Outcome
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536564&idx=3
  7th August 2025 - P26-0031 - ITT - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536564&idx=4
  7th August 2025 - P26-0031 - ITT - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536564&idx=5
  7th August 2025 - P26-0031 - ITT - Appendix 4 - Information Security Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536564&idx=6
  7th August 2025 - P26-0031 - ITT - Appendix 5 - Blueprint for Developing Clusters
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536564&idx=7
  7th August 2025 - P26-0031 - ITT - Appendix 6 - Cluster Honeycomb
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536564&idx=8
  7th August 2025 - P26-0031 - SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536564
  Scottish Cluster Scheme: Critical Technologies - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the Critical Technologies cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540467
  Scottish Cluster Scheme: Critical Technologies - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the Critical Technologies cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806057
- 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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