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Interim Development Consent Order (DCO) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Support for the Mersey Tidal Project

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Nov 2025 at 13:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for the provision of interim Development Consent Order and Environmental Impact Assessment support services for the Mersey Tidal Project. This project falls within the industry category of infrastructure and consultancy services. Based in Liverpool, the contracting authority sought to bridge the gap between the current Consenting Management Services ending in June 2025 and the appointment of a new contract. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, below the threshold, culminating in an active contract awarded to WSP UK Limited. The contract, titled "LCRCA Tidal Consenting Management Services," commenced on 13 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 13 May 2026, with a total value of £179,992.80.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in infrastructure and environmental impact services. Businesses with expertise in infrastructure works consultancy and business and management consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future projects. Small to large-scale firms could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios in public sector works, particularly those with a focus on environmental and consenting processes. The contract offers a platform to engage in critical regional development initiatives, enhancing visibility and strategic growth in the context of public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Development Consent Order (DCO) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Support for the Mersey Tidal Project

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking to secure interim Consenting Support services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project (MTPP). This work is to support the ongoing consenting and environmental work streams including the time critical Evidence Plan process. This contract is to maintain project progress between the end of current Consenting Management Services (end June 2025) to appointment of the new Consenting Management Services contract which is currently out to tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073524-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,994 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 13 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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