Tender

Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note

MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Devon District Council has initiated a procurement process seeking consultants to develop a guidance document related to Anaerobic Digester plants. This tender, titled "Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note," aims to improve understanding of the planning and consenting regimes associated with such developments in the predominantly rural district of Mid Devon, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage and operates under an open competition framework. Interested parties can submit their tenders by 22nd December 2025, with the deadline for inquiries concluding on 12th December 2025. The contract, valued up to £12,000, falls within the services category, specifically research and development services, offering consultancy opportunities focused on planning considerations for Anaerobic Digester projects.

The tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in environmental planning and research. Companies conducting thorough research and providing strategic insights related to renewable energy projects would find this tender a well-suited opportunity. Aspirants must meet the insurance criteria, including Employers Liability, Public Liability, and Professional Indemnity Insurance. The buyer’s emphasis on both quality (75%) and price (25%) criteria underscores the potential for businesses that can deliver high-standard guidance while being cost-effective. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are encouraged to participate, fostering diversification and innovation within the district's planning framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note

Notice Description

Mid Devon District Council is inviting quotations from suitable consultants to prepare a guidance document to help better understand the consenting regimes and planning considerations in the determination of planning applications for Anaerobic Digester plants. Mid Devon is a predominantly rural district which has attracted previous Anaerobic Digester development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078990-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 Oct 2026 1-6 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
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tristan Peat
Contact Email
tpeat@middevon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01884 255255

Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Further Information

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