Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 412425466
E-mail: Geri.Bradley@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/93352309019F37A4599F
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/93352309019F37A4599F
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/93352309019F37A4599F
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands
Reference number: CASE/817751
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This project will update the carbon calculator for wind farms on peatlands, ensuring it reflects current policy, practice, and scientific evidence New research is therefore needed to develop an improved carbon calculator which is applicable to peatland types across England and Scotland.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government, Scottish Ministers and DEFRA now have the requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Understanding the research specification and the policy environment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Research methodology and expertise
/ Weighting: 45
Quality criterion: Project Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Communication, product delivery and report writing
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Following the end of the initial contract period of eighteen months the contract may be extended by six months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4B4 - Bidders must demonstrate a current ratio of 1.00 or more
Current ratio will be calculated as follows net current assets divided by net current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
4B5 - Tenderers must have in place the minimum Insurance Levels
Public Liability- 2,000,000 GBP,
Professional indemnity 2,000,000 GBP
Employers Liability in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Such insurances must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and for a minimum of 5 years following the expiry or termination of
the contract as appropriate
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
SPD 4C1.2 - Tenderer's will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in this Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.- Minimum number of relevant examples: The Authority is seeking at least one example of relevant supplies and/or services delivered within the last three years
SPD 4C4 - The tenderer’s statement includes:
1.Confirmation that they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain.
2.Confirmation that they have systems in place to pay sub-contractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively.
3.Confirmation that they can provide evidence when requested of:
3.1.their standard payment terms
3.2.>95% of all supply invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the contract)
If the tenderer is unable to confirm they can provide evidence of 3.2 above, they should include an improvement plan as part of their response, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4C7 - Tenderer's will be required to confirm that they will employ environmental management measures that meet the following requirements: Production and submission of evidence of steps taken to build awareness of the climate emergency and consideration of how the organisation plans to respond to it. This should include details of planned projects and actions to reduce the bidder’s carbon emissions.
4C8.2 - Tenderers will be required to confirm the number of managerial staff for the last three years.
Named details including principle investigator
SPD - 4C10 - Tenderer's will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
06/08/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
06/08/2026
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
It is a requirement of this Contract that the Contractor shall pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under this Contract at least the real Living Wage.
Technical Evaluation Scoring Criteria:
Score
Definition Description
0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.
4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.
Technical Award Criteria
Section Title Weighting
Section A - Understanding the research specification and the policy environment 10%
Section B Research Methodology and expertise 45%
Section C Project Management 20%
Section D Communication Product Delivery and Report Writing 15%
Section E Fair Work 5%
Section F Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 5%
100%
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32116. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
(SC Ref:835505)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/07/2026