Tender

Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is initiating an open procurement process for a project titled "Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment" as part of their Local Plan preparation. This tender is within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The procurement is being conducted from Morecambe, United Kingdom, where the council is located. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 19th December 2025, with the contract period slated to start on 19th January 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026. This opportunity follows a below-threshold open competition method, providing accessible tender documents via the ProContract North eTendering portal.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the field of renewable energy consultancy and landscape assessment services to expand their portfolio and participate in sustainable energy initiatives. Companies with capabilities in research and development services, particularly those focusing on low-carbon solutions, will find this contract appealing. The project provides a platform for businesses to enhance their expertise while collaborating with a local government authority committed to sustainability. Potential bidders should be equipped to deliver comprehensive analysis and reports that can aid in strategic planning and policy-making within Lancaster City Council’s jurisdiction.

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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-05e302
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074637-2025
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
planningpolicy@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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