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OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services

Scottish Government · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government’s Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government’s Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government’s policy with regards to the oil and gas sector.

Classification

  • CPV76000000 — Services related to the oil and gas industry
  • CPV76100000 — Professional services for the gas industry
  • CPV76200000 — Professional services for the oil industry

Lots

  • The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government’s Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government’s Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government’s policy with regards to the oil and gas sector. The Scottish Government is seeking to extend its analytical capacity and capability to inform policy making, by obtaining high quality data and external analysis relating to the Scottish and UK offshore oil and gas sectors. The aim of this procurement is to continue to build on the capacity of the Scottish Government to access information which informs its understanding of the upstream oil and gas industry in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) including key trends and market outlooks, and existing trends and drivers of UK oil and gas sector developments. This procurement for the Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services covers: the provision of data and, where relevant, all necessary training required by users and access to regularly updated analysis on the oil and gas industry.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
788771
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
4 Sept 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
4 Sept 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
4 Sept 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
76000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Services related to the oil and gas industry

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
Minimum Insurance Levels (In GBP): Employers Liability: 5,000,000 (FIVE MILLION) Public Liability: 1,000,000 (ONE MILLION) Professional Indemnity: 500,000 (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND)
Description
Minimum Insurance Levels

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
Supply/Service Contracts – examples of relevant experience in last three years: Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice. Supply Chain Management/Tracking Systems Used: If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of: a) their standard payment terms b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year. If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. Proportion (%) to be Sub-Contracted: Bidders are required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
Description
Supply/Service Contracts – examples of relevant experience in last three years. Supply Chain Management/Tracking Systems Used. Proportion (%) to be Sub-Contracted.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of OCEA-Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services. The Scottish Government’s Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) works closely with the Scottish Government’s Directorate for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to provide high quality analysis and evidence to support the Scottish Government’s policy with regards to the oil and gas sector. The Scottish Government is seeking to extend its analytical capacity and capability to inform policy making, by obtaining high quality data and external analysis relating to the Scottish and UK offshore oil and gas sectors. The aim of this procurement is to continue to build on the capacity of the Scottish Government to access information which informs its understanding of the upstream oil and gas industry in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) including key trends and market outlooks, and existing trends and drivers of UK oil and gas sector developments. This procurement for the Provision of Oil and Gas Data Services covers: the provision of data and, where relevant, all necessary training required by users and access to regularly updated analysis on the oil and gas industry.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
360

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
76000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Services related to the oil and gas industry
Entry 2
Id
76100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Professional services for the gas industry
Entry 3
Id
76200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Professional services for the oil industry

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-6067
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH6 6QQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Victoria Quay

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-675
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH6 6QQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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