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Solway Coast and Marine Project - FIRNS2

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the procurement stage of the Solway Coast and Marine Project – FIRNS2, focusing on innovative natural capital restoration techniques within the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. The tender aimed to appoint a qualified consultant to provide nature finance and salt marsh technical feasibility advice for the Solway Firth area, specifically targeting habitat restoration for native oyster, seagrass, and salt marsh. The project commenced in October 2024, with full completion projected over a 6-year timeline. The contract was awarded to Finance Earth, led from their location in Vauxhall, UK, with the consultancy services expected to deliver a new research centre in Stranraer.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, natural habitat restoration, and ecological finance advisory services. It is particularly relevant for SMEs with expertise in these areas looking to play a role in sustainable development and large-scale research initiatives. The open procedure procurement method ensures transparency and broad competition, making it ideal for businesses that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to compete and contribute to regional ecological advancements.

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Notice Title

Solway Coast and Marine Project - FIRNS2

Notice Description

Within the natural capital programme of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, there are 6 pilot project one of which is the Solway Coast and Marine Pilot Project (SCAMPP) which aims to generate innovation in restoration of natural capital of the Solway Firth through research and development of habitat restoration techniques for three key habitats/species, native oyster, seagrass & salt marsh. This programme will run for 6 years from 2024 and will deliver a new research centre in Stranraer. This tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to provide further nature finance and salt marsh technical feasibility advice to inform the future development of the SCAMP project following on from our round 1 work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Within the natural capital programme of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, there are 6 pilot project one of which is the Solway Coast and Marine Pilot Project (SCAMPP) which aims to generate innovation in restoration of natural capital of the Solway Firth through research and development of habitat restoration techniques for three key habitats/species, native oyster, seagrass & salt marsh. This programme will run for 6 years from 2024 and will deliver a new research centre in Stranraer. This tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to provide further nature finance and salt marsh technical feasibility advice to inform the future development of the SCAMP project following on from our round 1 work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773742
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518355
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Terri Trainor
Contact Email
susan.brewster@dumgal.gov.uk, terri.trainor@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCE EARTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510958
    Solway Coast and Marine Project - FIRNS2 - Within the natural capital programme of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, there are 6 pilot project one of which is the Solway Coast and Marine Pilot Project (SCAMPP) which aims to generate innovation in restoration of natural capital of the Solway Firth through research and development of habitat restoration techniques for three key habitats/species, native oyster, seagrass & salt marsh. This programme will run for 6 years from 2024 and will deliver a new research centre in Stranraer. This tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to provide further nature finance and salt marsh technical feasibility advice to inform the future development of the SCAMP project following on from our round 1 work.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518355
    Solway Coast and Marine Project - FIRNS2 - Within the natural capital programme of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, there are 6 pilot project one of which is the Solway Coast and Marine Pilot Project (SCAMPP) which aims to generate innovation in restoration of natural capital of the Solway Firth through research and development of habitat restoration techniques for three key habitats/species, native oyster, seagrass & salt marsh. This programme will run for 6 years from 2024 and will deliver a new research centre in Stranraer. This tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to provide further nature finance and salt marsh technical feasibility advice to inform the future development of the SCAMP project following on from our round 1 work.

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