Tender

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

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 14:45

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking consultancy services for the Public Rights Of Way (Definitive Map Modification Order) project. This procurement, within the services industry, is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 20 February 2026. The council aims to collaborate with a consultant to investigate and research Definitive Map Modification Order applications. Operating under open competition, this process is conducted through the eTenderwales system, with supportive details provided for ease of submission. The consultancy project is set within the UKL14 region in Wales, with an estimated contract value of £35,000 to £54,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and could extend to 31 March 2029, with potential renewals possible.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in highways consultancy, site-investigation services, and environmental management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The project demands proficiency in legal, environmental, research, and mapping aspects of public rights of way, offering a perfect growth platform for consultancy firms with relevant capabilities. The contract's extensibility provides additional incentive for fostering long-term partnerships with Carmarthenshire County Council, supporting consistent business expansion over the contract's span.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract may be extended for a further period of up to 2 years in 12-month increments, until the arrangement is no longer fit for purpose and subject to available budget, satisfactory performance, and agreement by all parties.

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/003560-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Ferguson
Contact Email
haldavies@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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