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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands

Scottish Government · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 06:41.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV77000000 — Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Lots

  • 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.£300k

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
CASE/817751
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
77000000
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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
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

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
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
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

Applies To

supplier

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
6 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Expected award period

Starts
6 Aug 2026, 14:00

Bid Opening

Date
6 Aug 2026, 14:00

Contract terms

Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding the research specification and the policy environment
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Research methodology and expertise
Type
quality
Description
45
Criterion 3
Name
Project Management
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 4
Name
Communication, product delivery and report writing
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 5
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
30

Value

Amount
300,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
540

Renewal

Description
Following the end of the initial contract period of eighteen months the contract may be extended by six months

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
77000000
Description
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Government
Id
GB-FTS-1538

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Address

Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 412425466

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-100099

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 063255-2026tender ·