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PPA - SSE Renewables

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

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13 Feb 2026 at 08:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has completed a procurement process titled "PPA - SSE Renewables," which relates to the provision of services for a solar and battery development project in Romney Marsh. This procurement falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry category and is considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). The process involved direct procurement without competition, addressing the landscape and visual assessment needs in relation to the Development Consent Order. WSP UK Limited has been appointed to provide specialist feedback. The contract commenced on 1 August 2025 and will run until 31 July 2026. The entire process adheres to legal requirements as per the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in environmental consultancy and landscape assessment. Given the project’s focus on solar and battery development, businesses involved in these energy sectors are well-positioned to leverage expertise and contribute to the undertaking. With WSP UK Limited onboard as a supplier, large-scale firms with similar capabilities or potential subcontractors could consider engaging in related projects to expand their market presence. The buyer's requirement for expertise in landscape and visual assessment and arboriculture suggests a favourable environment for firms skilled in these areas to pursue future collaboration or work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPA - SSE Renewables

Notice Description

SSE Renewables has launched a public consultation for a proposed solar and battery development in the Romney Marsh. It is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), and this is the first stage of their submission to the Planning Inspectorate for a Development Consent Order (DCO). An important part of the process will require the Local Planning Authority to provide specialist feedback on Landscape and Visual Assessment and Arboricultural matters. WSP has been appointed to give specialist feedback on Landscape and Visual Assessment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06536d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,376 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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