Planning

Public Rights of Way (Definitive Map Modification Order) Consultancy Services

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for consulting services pertaining to Public Rights of Way, specifically for Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) applications. The procurement, titled "Public Rights of Way (Definitive Map Modification Order) Consultancy Services," falls under the services industry category with CPV codes relating to highways consultancy, environmental management, and site-investigation services. This opportunity is located in the UK, specifically in the UKL14 region. Notable milestones include a market engagement targeting consultancy providers, scheduled for completion by 9th January 2026. The process anticipates tender communication beginning on 2nd February 2026, and the contract is slated to start on 1st April 2026, running through to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions until 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultative services related to public rights of way, environmental and countryside management, and legal and research services involving mapping. It is particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the specified areas. The contract's estimated gross value stands at GBP 54,000, making this a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and strengthen their presence in the Welsh market. Businesses possessing skills in legal analysis, environmental studies, and highway consultancy are encouraged to express their interest by contacting Caroline Ferguson for further engagement details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Rights of Way (Definitive Map Modification Order) Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to commission a consultant to investigate and research certain Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) applications, submitted to Carmarthenshire County Council, producing a report with a clear, evidenced recommendation. Applications will be selected by the Countryside Access Manager, from the current DMMO register.

Planning Information

This market engagement targets consultancy providers with expertise in public rights of way, Environmental & Countryside management, to support Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) applications. Relevant CPV codes for this opportunity include highways consultancy, environmental consultancy and site investigation services. Providers with skills in legal, environmental, research and mapping aspects of public rights of way are encouraged to participate. The purpose of this early market engagement exercise is to inform potential providers about this upcoming opportunity. We invite interested organisations to express their interest and request further details by contacting Caroline Ferguson at cferguson@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076992-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Ferguson
Contact Email
cferguson@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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