Planning

PLA26092 Lummaton Quarry SSSI

TORBAY COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 11:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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12 May 2026 at 09:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK, is planning a procurement process for ecological and geological services for the Lummaton Quarry Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), located within the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. This site requires significant ecological and geological work to restore it to a favourable condition. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an Expression of Interest (EOI) deadline set for 18 May 2028. Interested suppliers must submit their completed EOI documents via the ProContract e-tendering system. The overall project timeline includes a contract period from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a future notice expected by 30 June 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in geological consultancy services within the ecological and geological sectors, particularly those having expertise in dealing with sites of scientific importance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering potential growth pathways by contributing to a high-value project with a gross budget of £240,000. The project is expected to restore the site and improve its accessibility for scientific and educational purposes, thus providing companies with a prestigious project that aligns with both national and international environmental standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLA26092 Lummaton Quarry SSSI

Notice Description

Lummaton Quarry Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), comprising Units 1, 2 and 3, is a nationally and internationally important geological site forming part of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. The site contains significant Devonian-aged fossiliferous limestone exposures, including the Lummaton Shell Beds, which are of very high scientific, educational and geodiversity value. Over time, much of the quarry has become overgrown with scrub, trees and dense vegetation, significantly reducing the visibility and accessibility of key geological features. This has contributed to parts of the SSSI being assessed as "Unfavourable Declining", with some areas no longer accessible for research or educational use. The Conservation and Enhancement Scheme (CES) Agreement between Natural England and Torbay Council establishes a formal programme of highly specialised ecological and geological works to restore the site to favourable condition and ensure its long-term management.

Planning Information

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify if there is interest within the market for the provision of Ecological and Geological services as laid out within the expression of interest document. PLEASE NOTE: Interested Suppliers are required to fully complete sections C1 and C2 of the Expression of Interest document, and return the document (as an attachment) through the 'Messaging' facility for this opportunity on the ProContract e-tendering system, by the deadline of 18/05/2028 at 12:00 noon. In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the EOI Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043404-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK42 Torbay
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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