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Provision of Post Consent Commercial Advice

Orkney Islands Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Orkney Islands Council

Buyer Address: Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, UKM65, KW15 1NY, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Bruce Pinkerton

Contact Email: procurement@orkney.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 01856873535

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
285000.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 12:38
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
31121340 - Wind farm
Region
n/a
Awarded To
QMPF LLP
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for an expert financial/commercial adviser in relation to the development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project, and seeks suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake this work. All three wind farms are at different stages, and thus, require different levels of commercial advice.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for an expert financial/commercial adviser in relation to the development of three wind farm sites comprising Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project. All three wind farms are at different stages, and thus, require different levels of commercial advice. The Council seeks suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake this work. Consortium bids are welcome however a lead consultant should be identified.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Understanding

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Methodology

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Contract Management, Timescales & Specific Expertise

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