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UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

Scottish Enterprise

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Enterprise

Buyer Address: Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G2 6HQ

Contact Name: Lesley Reid

Contact Email: lesley.reid@scotent.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1414686024

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, UKM, AB11 9DB

Contact Name: bob.mcleod@gov.scot

Contact Email: bob.mcleod@gov.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1312442500

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
340000.0 GBP
Published
18 Nov 2025, 00:00
Deadline
07 Jan 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79400000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543825

Link Title: UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

Link Description: Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Lots

Lot Description: Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed)

Documents

Document Title: UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

Document Description: Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Document Title: Appendix 1 - Tender Response Document

Document Title: Appendix 2 - Off Payroll Working Rules – CEST

Document Title: Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information

Document Title: SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template

Document Title: Invitation to Tender Document

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