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Contract Award - Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Apr 2022 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council is seeking consultancy services for a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment concerning multiple solar farm developments across Lincolnshire. The contract titled "Contract Award - Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment" has a total value of £100,000, with a minimum value of £75,000. The procurement method employed was an Exception to Normal Tendering Route, and the contract is set to commence on 14th February 2022, lasting initially until 13th February 2023, with an optional extension of twelve months depending on project needs. The tenders were due by 10th February 2022, with the procurement classified under Environmental management.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, particularly those with expertise in landscape and visual impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this field could greatly benefit from participating in this contract, especially those familiar with UK planning processes and sustainability assessments. The scope of the work, linked to the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, can provide substantial growth potential for consultants adept at engaging with the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) framework and delivering high-quality assessments for diverse development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award - Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment

Notice Description

The Lincolnshire County Council (the Council) requires professional consultancy services to assess the Landscape and Visual Impact connected to a number of developments that are proposed in Lincolnshire. The Council has recently been contacted by several developers who will be making applications to the Planning Inspectorate under the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) planning regime for five (5) solar farms across Lincolnshire comprising around 12,000 acres of land. The contract term is for the initial twelve (12) months period starting from 14th February 2022 until 13th February 2023. Any additional services beyond the initial term of the contract are yet to be determined and shall be dependant on the way the applications are progressing, as well as the developer. As a result, the contract shall contain an option for the Council to extend the Contract by one (1) additional period of twelve (12) months. The contract end date, if the extension is taken out, shall be 14th February 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b5d0c42-36ec-4830-831a-7202782421b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efe1895-eac6-46bd-bf00-552cbb6c8f62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exception to Normal Tendering Route, utilising the Council's Contract and Procurement Procedure Rules
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 14 Feb 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAH PLANNING CONSUTLANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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