Tender

Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the project titled "Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment." This process is aimed at selecting a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Sustainability Appraisal, incorporating a Strategic Environmental Assessment, and Habitats Regulations Assessment to aid the creation of a robust Local Plan. The procurement is under the Public Authority sub-central government category, with services expected to take place in Guildford, United Kingdom. The competitive process follows an open procurement method, and submissions will be accepted until 30 January 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2026 and potentially extend for two years beyond its initial end date of 28 February 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth across various sectors, especially for firms offering environmental engineering, research and development, project management, and business consultancy services. Companies with expertise in environmental assessments and planning are ideally positioned to compete, as the evaluation criteria weigh quality heavily at 70%. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to establish or strengthen partnerships with Guildford Borough Council, gain exposure to government contracts, and enhance their portfolio with high-profile environmental and sustainability projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment

Notice Description

The Council is seeking Tenders in respect of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake both the Sustainability Appraisal incorporating the Strategic Environmental Assessment (or Environmental Outcomes Report should this be introduced as a replacement) and Habitats Regulations Assessment to support the preparation of a sound and legally compliant Local Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000268-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 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
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@guildford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

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