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title: "Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818325"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818325

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is spearheading a procurement process titled "Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice," aimed at providing expert financial and commercial advisement for the development of three wind farm sites as part of the Orkney Community Wind Farm Project. This tender, classified under the services category and related to general public services and recreation, culture and religion, embraces an open procurement procedure. Geographically focused in the UKM65 region, specifically Kirkwall, the procurement involved significant stages including a tender announcement on 17th December 2025 and a contract signing by the selected supplier, QMPF LLP, on 5th March 2026. Interested parties were required to submit their bids electronically by 23rd January 2026, with bid evaluation commencing the same day at 14:00. The contract's value is £285,000 GBP, emphasising the high-standard expectations for this strategic development project.

This procurement presents lucrative business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy outfits specialising in financial and commercial advisory within the sustainable energy sector. Businesses equipped to navigate the complexities of varying stages in wind farm development will find this tender appealing. The requirement for qualified and experienced consultants opens doors for enterprises able to demonstrate robust project understanding, with consortium bids encouraged, though a lead consultant must be designated. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially poised to benefit, reflecting the procurement's reception of SME bids. The project may further attract international consultancy firms with substantial credentials in the sector, leveraging the diverse bidding landscape that includes electronic submissions. This tender serves as a vital opportunity for businesses willing to partner in enhancing regional energy projects and driving sustainable economic growth in the Orkney Islands.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for an expert financial/commercial adviser in relation to the development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project, and seeks suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake this work. All three wind farms are at different stages, and thus, require different levels of commercial advice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for an expert financial/commercial adviser in relation to the development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project. All three wind farms are at different stages, and thus, require different levels of commercial advice. The Council seeks suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake this work. Consortium bids are welcome however a lead consultant should be identified.

Renewal: Two Authority held options to extend by 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551658 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| Lots value | £285,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £285,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31121340 - Wind farm
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 79112100 - Stakeholders representation services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551658
- 17 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545849

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545849&idx=1
  17th December 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545849&idx=2
  17th December 2025 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545849&idx=3
  17th December 2025 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545849&idx=4
  17th December 2025 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545849&idx=5
  17th December 2025 - SPD question 4C7 response template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545849
  Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for an expert financial/commercial adviser in relation to the development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project, and seeks suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake this work. All three wind farms are at different stages, and thus, require different levels of commercial advice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551658
  Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for an expert financial/commercial adviser in relation to the development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project, and seeks suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake this work. All three wind farms are at different stages, and thus, require different levels of commercial advice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818325
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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