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
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
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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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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