Green Freeports in Scotland: bidding prospectus
Delivered in partnership by the Scottish Government and the UK government. The Green Freeports bidding prospectus gives further details on the Green Freeport model and sets out how bidders can apply in Scotland.
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The Green Freeport bidding prospectus sets out Scottish and UK governments’ expectations for Green Freeports. Both governments expect ports, businesses, local government, and other local partners to come together to bid for Green Freeport status. Partners from across the public and private sectors will need to closely collaborate in order to produce the most competitive bids.
The Green Freeport model closely aligns to the offer set out in England. Green Freeports are based upon 4 main objectives:
- promote regeneration and high-quality job creation
- promote decarbonisation and a just transition to a net zero economy
- establish hubs for global trade and investment
- foster an innovative environment.
This bidding prospectus describes how we expect bidders to show how the Green Freeport incentives will be used to achieve the 4 objectives.
The bidding process will open on 25 March 2022 and close at 10am on 20 June 2022.
Last updated 28 July 2023 + show all updates
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Added Maps of the successful Scottish Green Freeport bids.
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Added further Green Freeports clarification questions and answers. Updated Green Freeports assessment: question 3.9 template table.
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Added Green Freeports clarification questions and answers.
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