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15 Jul 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Warrington Borough Council, involved the tender for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to assist the preparation of the Council's new Local Plan. This contract, awarded to AECOM LIMITED, was classified under the industry categories of surveying and urban planning services. Located in Warrington, this procurement was conducted under a "below threshold - limited competition" method, with the procurement stage marked as complete as of 15th July 2026. The procurement, governed by UKPGA's legal basis from 2023, had its contract period starting on 4th May 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2028, with a total contract value of £77,188.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the environmental consultancy and urban planning sectors. Companies similar in size and scope to AECOM LIMITED, particularly those experienced in strategic assessments and environmental regulations, would find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging in contracts like this can expand a firm's portfolio in government projects and enhance its reputation in the niche area of strategic environmental and habitat assessments, paving the way for further public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council invited tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to support the preparation of the Council's new Local Plan. This contract has now been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066980-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,188 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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