CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS

A Tender Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£6M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
14 Nov 2022
Delivery
To 18 Nov 2026 (est.)
Deadline
09 Dec 2022 15:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

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1 buyer

Description

BEIS is responsible for administering relevant environmental legislation including, implementation of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 ‘the SEA Regulations’ (or its future equivalent) to undertake an SEA (or its future equivalent) to inform its decision on government plans and programmes covering offshore oil and gas, offshore gas and carbon dioxide storage, offshore renewables, and hydrogen. This means that SEAs need to be carried out and maintained as necessary prior to licensing / leasing rounds in which offshore areas on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) are offered. Habitat Regulations Assessments will additionally be required, if any applications relating to a specific licensing round could potentially significantly affect the integrity of any national site network.

Total Quantity or Scope

BEIS is responsible for administering relevant environmental legislation including, implementation of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 ‘the SEA Regulations’ (or its future equivalent) to undertake an SEA (or its future equivalent) to inform its decision on government plans and programmes covering offshore oil and gas, offshore gas and carbon dioxide storage, offshore renewables and hydrogen. This means that SEAs need to be carried out and maintained as necessary prior to licensing / leasing rounds in which offshore areas on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) are offered. … BEIS requires a service provider to project manage the overall SEA programme on behalf of BEIS, which will include maintenance of SEAs, preparation and completion of a new SEA, Habitat Regulations Assessments and maintaining SEA programme of research. Below are indicative timescales relating to this potential competition:- Competition Deadline – 09th December 2022 Evaluation – Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 Indicative Award – 30th January 2023 Standstill Period – 31st January 2023 - Friday 10th Feb 2023 Final Award – Feb 2023 Mobilisation – March 2023 Contract Commencement – April 2023

Renewal Options

Same scope of renewal. Original contract 48 months with 12 month optional extension

CPV Codes

  • 73110000 - Research services
  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 73112000 - Marine research services
  • 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
  • 73210000 - Research consultancy services
  • 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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