Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Orkney Islands Council
Council Offices, School Place
Kirkwall
KW15 1NY
Contact
Rosemary Colsell
rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 01856873535
Fax
+44 01856876158
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Post Consent Advisory Services: Renewable Energy Projects
Reference number
OIC/PROC/1278
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for expert financial/commercial, technical, and legal advisers in relation to the potential development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project from consent towards construction. Work will include providing advice on a potential Private Wire Network. Workload and timing will be dependent on the progression of each project through consenting and internal approval processes. It is expected that there will be a high degree of homology or economies in work related to each site comprising Orkney’s Community Wind farm Project.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Financial/Commercial Advice
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31121340 - Wind farm
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Orkney Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Financial/commercial advice can be split into; financial modelling, Submission of bids for Contracts for Difference auction, Provision of advice on the most appropriate business structure from which to develop projects, and General financial/commercial advice.
- Financial modelling
- Submission of bid for Contracts for Difference
- Provision of advice on the most appropriate business structure from which to develop projects
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Understanding / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Project Methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Legal Advice
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Orkney Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Legal input is required to feed into commercial considerations outlined in Lot 1 above, and in particular to provide collaborative advice on;
- The recommended structure of the wind farm projects, to include drafting constitutional documents and formation of an SPV where necessary;
- Advising on governance matters connected with the chosen project structure;
- The CfD application process and overall risks, including assisting with preparation of the necessary application documentation and reviewing the terms and conditions;
- Assistance with due diligence with a view to securing finance;
- Assistance with finalising leases with the relevant landowner, and general property-related matters.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Understanding / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Project Methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Technical Advice
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31121340 - Wind farm
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM65 - Orkney Islands
Main site or place of performance
Orkney Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Technical advice required is split into general, special-- General technical advice
General advice on technical elements of the proposed projects which may include validation of indicative plans and advice around the various processes that are required to develop, build out, and ultimately operate a wind farm and private wire. This may take the form of preparation of briefing notes for Council Officers or Elected Members or providing advice to the project team via email correspondence, meetings or seminars, depending on the complexity. The consultant may be required to attend and participate in public consultation events as appropriate as expert advisers.
- Specialist technical advice
Assistance with and advice on grid connection applications to include appropriate timings, routes, capacities, technical details and risks, along with completion and submission of relevant applications.
Assist and advise in assessment of potential project enhancements to include;
- Appropriateness and merits of combining a Private Wire Network Project in Kirkwall to Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project- Quanterness (if consented).
- Potential for addition of alternative technologies to the project to improve the business case, such as battery, hydrogen, other storage, complementary generation or smart grid technologies.
- Provision of technical input as required by Ofgem in determining whether the Needs Case for a new transmission connection has been met.
Additionally there will be a requirement to undertake any other technical advice as deemed appropriate and within the expertise of the consultant. The consultant will be required to liaise with the providers of Lot 1 and Lot 2 services to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach.
- Procurement technical advice
Assist in procurement of further advisers and contractors required to reach final investment decision and to proceed to construction of the projects. This will include but is not limited to developing scopes of work, indicative budgets, and participating in procurement panels. The consultant/consortium will not be required to take a lead role at any stage of procurement. Key procurement exercises are expected to include (but are not limited to)
- Procurement of geotechnical site investigation
- Appointment of an Owners Engineer.
The successful consultant for this Lot will be excluded from bidding to undertake any of the works above and would be expected to aid in review, management and ongoing advice related to the procured works or studies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Understanding / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Project Methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-020920
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Financial/Commercial Advice
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QMPF LLP
Excel House, 30 Semple Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8BL
Telephone
+44 1312222600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £70,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Technical Advice
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 December 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Locogen Ltd
4 West Silvermills Lane
Edinburgh
EH3 5BD
Telephone
+44 1315554547
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
Proportion: 20 %
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Provision of Legal Advice
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brodies
15 Atholl Crescent
Edinburgh
EH3 8HA
Telephone
+44 1414284157
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £30,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £30,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by bidders prior to the award of any Contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Late tenders will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the Questions and Answers section of this contract advertisement on PCS. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court of Court of Session.
(SC Ref:678420)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kirkwall Sheriff Court
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
Telephone
+44 1856872110
Country
United Kingdom