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Appraisal of Peat Landslide Hazard Risk Assessments

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

14 Nov 2024 at 13:46

Tender

08 Aug 2024 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the appraisal of Peat Landslide Hazard Risk Assessments. The contract falls under the environmental services industry category, specifically environmental auditing. The procurement process follows an open procedure and was managed by the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit, seeking to address peat stability matters in relation to development proposals under sections 36, 36C, and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. The contract, signed on 30th October 2024, is valued at £200,000 and was awarded to Ironside Farrar Limited, located in Edinburgh. Key dates included the tender period ending on 9th September 2024, with the contract period proposed to run for 24 months starting from 29th November 2024, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in peat stability and environmental impact assessments. The detailed evaluation criteria focusing on quality, methodology, project team competency, and expertise highlight the premium placed on high standards and specialised knowledge. This contract is well-suited for businesses that can offer robust technical advice and effectively audit environmental information. Companies looking to grow in the field of environmental consultancy, especially those experienced with regulatory compliance and risk assessments for large-scale developments, would find participating in such tenders beneficial.

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Notice Title

Appraisal of Peat Landslide Hazard Risk Assessments

Notice Description

The Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit is seeking expert technical advice from qualified professionals on peat stability matters in relation to development proposals under section 36, 36C and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government requires expert technical input from qualified professionals on peat stability matters at different stages in the process in dealing with Electricity Act Applications. In order to determine the applications described above, the Scottish Government requires access to technical expertise to audit the environmental information provided by developers against the Scottish Government Best Practice Guide referred to above; to make recommendations to Scottish Ministers on how any matters which fall short of best practice should be addressed; to provide advice and drafting input to Scottish Ministers on planning conditions which may be required to mitigate peat landslide risks; and to provide advice to Scottish Ministers on requirements for PLHRAs during EIA screening and scoping. These services may be required in the context on any of the applications under the Electricity Act which are determined by Scottish Ministers.

Options: It is not possible to predict exactly how many EIA development Electricity Act Applications or how many peat stability and landslide hazard risk assessments will be required to be appraised in the period of the service contract, as this is dependent on applications submitted by developers which the Scottish Government has no control over.

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 24 months commencing on 29th November 2024, with the option to extend the contract by a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0488d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036856-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stuart Riach
Contact Email
stuart.riach2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRONSIDE FARRAR

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