Tender

Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancaster City Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment", targeting the research and development services industry. This tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 19th December 2025. The procurement process is part of the preparation of the Local Plan for Lancaster District, located in Morecambe, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, and it operates under an open competition procurement method, suitable for projects below the financial threshold. Key roles are managed by Mrs Gillian Dobson, the contact point at Lancaster City Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to renewable and low-carbon energy solutions. Ideal candidates include firms with expertise in environmental impact assessments and landscape sensitivity evaluations. The total contract value is £36,000, with anticipated work commencing on 19th January 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026. Participating in this tender can enhance a company's visibility and credibility in the local government sector, offering the chance to contribute to pivotal environmental projects within the Lancaster District.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment

Notice Description

As part of the preparation of the Local Plan for Lancaster District the Council is seeking to commission a 'Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e300
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074634-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Gillian Dobson
Contact Email
gdobson@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582382

Buyer Location

Locality
MORECAMBE
Postcode
LA4 4AF
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Poulton
Westminster Constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale

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