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EBCT 450 Provision of a carbon emissions study

EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council is seeking a contractor to undertake a "Provision of a Carbon Emissions Study" as part of its preparatory work for a new Local Plan. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically under energy-efficiency consultancy and environmental information systems. Located in Ilkeston, UKF13, the Council has opened an active tender process with a submission deadline set for 21st May 2026. The enquiry period concludes on 1st May 2026. The procurement method employed is open competition, below the threshold provision, ensuring transparency and inclusivity. The successful bidder will begin the project on 1st June 2026, with completion expected by 31st August 2026, under the legal framework established by the UK Parliament Act 2023/54.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in energy-efficiency and environmental consulting services to expand their portfolio by contributing to the Council’s strategic planning initiative. The contract, valued at £25,000, offers a balanced evaluation of price and quality, each accounting for 50% of the selection criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, promoting diverse business participation. With potential growth in public sector engagements, this tender can provide significant industry visibility and the possibility of long-term collaboration in government projects.

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Notice Title

EBCT 450 Provision of a carbon emissions study

Notice Description

Erewash Borough Council (EBC) have started work on a new Local Plan, which will be drawn up using the new (currently draft) National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025. The Planning Policy team is embarking on an evidence base gathering exercise so that a new Local Plan can be submitted within the next 3-years, in line with Government objectives. EBC are now looking for a contractor to prepare and present a Carbon Emissions Study to be used by the Planning Policy team to inform the Local Plan. Full details can be found in the invitation to tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ee4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039683-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

90714100 - Environmental information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire

Local Authority
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

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