Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Energy Saving Trust Ltd
Prospect House, 5 Thistle Street
EH2 1DF
Edinburgh
Contact
David Angelini
Telephone
+44 1315557900
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14923
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Community Renewables Projects
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ITT for for the provision of multi-disciplinary technical advice and project management to support community projects through CARES
Reference number
EST/ITT/TAPMF/0625
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Energy Saving Trust is seeking to appoint framework contractors to provide services to assist in the progression of projects funded through CARES. Lot 1: Multi-disciplinary Technical Advice Framework
Services will provide detailed and complex advice on renewable energy, energy systems, storage, heat and transport to CARES applicant organisations to assist in the development of renewable and local energy projects including consenting, reviews and options appraisals. Lot 2: Project Management Support Framework
Services will provide project management support to CARES applicant organisations.
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: £2,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Multi-disciplinary Technical Advice Framework
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services will provide detailed and complex advice on renewable energy, energy systems, storage, heat and transport to CARES applicant organisations to assist in the development of renewable and local energy projects including consenting, reviews and options appraisals.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Expertise / Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
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
Project Management Support Framework
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services will provide project management support to CARES applicant organisations.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Expertise / Weighting: 60%
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-034105
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Multi-disciplinary Technical Advice Framework
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Civic
35 Virginia Street
Glasgow
G1 1TN
Telephone
+44 7908739336
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ricardo-AEA
2nd Floor, 18 Blythswood Square
Glasgow
G2 4BG
Telephone
+44 1235753167
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scene Connect Ltd.
Argyle House , 3 Lady Lawson Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9DR
Telephone
+44 7932243803
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Natural Power Consultants Limited
The Green House, Forrest Estate
Dalry
DG7 3XS
Telephone
+44 1644430802
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Locogen Consultancy Ltd.
4 West Silvermills Lane
Edinburgh
EH3 5DB
Telephone
+44 1315554745
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Project Management Support Framework
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Natural Power Consultants Limited
The Green House, Forrest Estate
Dalry
DG7 3XS
Telephone
+44 1644430802
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scene Connect Ltd.
Argyle House , 3 Lady Lawson Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9DR
Telephone
+44 7932243803
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Energy Mutual
Argyll Road
Fort William
EH111ER
Telephone
+44 7927378899
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RINA tech Uk limited
1 Springfield drive
Leatherhead
Kt227aj
Telephone
+44 7553832528
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Locogen Consultancy Ltd.
4 West Silvermills Lane
Edinburgh
EH3 5DB
Telephone
+44 1315554745
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:812750)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom