--- title: "Forth Green Freeport 2027 Decarbonisation Report and Future Reporting Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORTH GREEN FREEPORT (OPERATING) LIMITED" published: "2026-07-17" --- # Forth Green Freeport 2027 Decarbonisation Report and Future Reporting Framework Buyer: FORTH GREEN FREEPORT (OPERATING) LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711.json) ## Summary The Forth Green Freeport (Operating) Limited, based in Edinburgh, has initiated a procurement process to appoint a consultant for the "Forth Green Freeport 2027 Decarbonisation Report and Future Reporting Framework." The procurement falls under the services category and involves economic affairs, specifically aiming to support the decarbonisation efforts of the Forth Green Freeport. This opportunity is in the tender stage, with bids required to be submitted electronically by 14 August 2026. The contract commencement is slated for 1 September 2026, with completion expected by 29 January 2027. This open procedure invites interested parties to participate and submit their proposals via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in environmental services and sustainable practices. The task involves preparing a decarbonisation report for submission to the Scottish Government and developing a robust framework for future reporting. Businesses with expertise in carbon management, stakeholder engagement strategies, and sustainability frameworks are well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the requirement for Cyber Essentials certification emphasises the importance of information security, providing an additional competitive edge to firms with strong credentials in this area. Successful participation can enhance a company's portfolio in public sector decarbonisation initiatives, offering potential growth in this critical industry. ## Notice FGF is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to: 1. Prepare the 2027 Decarbonisation Report for submission to Scottish Government by 31 January 2027; and 2. Develop a robust, transparent and repeatable methodology, including associated tools, templates and guidance, enabling FGF to undertake future annual decarbonisation reporting internally. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is required to submit annual greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions reporting to Scottish Government by 31 January the following year. The reporting requirements are aligned with the carbon management process set out in PAS 2080:2023, Carbon Management in Buildings and Infrastructure, and support delivery of the FGF Decarbonisation Plan. FGF is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to: 1. Prepare the 2027 Decarbonisation Report for submission to Scottish Government by 31 January 2027; and 2. Develop a robust, transparent and repeatable methodology, including associated tools, templates and guidance, enabling FGF to undertake future annual decarbonisation reporting internally. The appointment is intended not only to deliver the 2027 reporting requirements, but also to establish a scalable and future-proofed reporting framework capable of accommodating varying levels of data maturity across existing landowners, seed-funded projects and future investors. Options: Tenderers are invited, but not required, to submit alternative priced approaches within or around this budget range, reflecting different levels of scope or intensity. For example, the extent of stakeholder engagement, the depth and methods of knowledge transfer and FGF staff training. See 'Tender Submission Requirements: Price Criteria' for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560466 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORTH GREEN FREEPORT (OPERATING) LIMITED | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH2 4YN | | 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 North and Leith | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560466 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560466 Forth Green Freeport 2027 Decarbonisation Report and Future Reporting Framework - FGF is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to: 1. Prepare the 2027 Decarbonisation Report for submission to Scottish Government by 31 January 2027; and 2. Develop a robust, transparent and repeatable methodology, including associated tools, templates and guidance, enabling FGF to undertake future annual decarbonisation reporting internally. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.forthgreenfreeport.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837711 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837711.json.