Tender

Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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28 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER)" which is focused on providing third-party peer reviews for restoration bonds in mineral and renewable schemes. The procurement, with a total value of £120,000 GBP, is conducted via an open procedure under the services category. It is located in the Argyll and Bute locality, specified within the UKM region. Interested parties should note that the tender is expected to close on 29th October 2025, with the award period starting immediately on the same date. The framework aims to accommodate up to five participants and will last initially for 720 days with a possibility for renewal at the end of the framework period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial reviews, particularly those with expertise in mineral and renewable energy projects. Companies equipped with the necessary technical and professional abilities, as stipulated in the selection criteria, will find this a valuable chance to engage with a regional authority, thereby expanding their business portfolios and bolstering growth in the public service sector. The open nature of the procurement allows equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, encouraging competitive participation and fostering business growth in public services.

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Notice Title

Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement to have a third-party Peer Review of Restoration Bonds, put forward by applicants from mineral and renewable schemes. This is a retender of the original opportunity with amended barriers to entry. Changes within the Retendered opportunity are highlighted in RED text within the supporting statements. Please refer to Part IV: Selection Criteria, A: SUITABILITY, 4A.2 & Part IV: Selection Criteria, C:TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, 4C.1.2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council has a requirement to have a third-party Peer Review of Restoration Bonds, put forward by applicants from mineral and renewable schemes. This is a retender of the original opportunity with amended barriers to entry. Changes within the Retendered opportunity are highlighted in RED text within the supporting statements. Please refer to Part IV: Selection Criteria, A: SUITABILITY, 4A.2 & Part IV: Selection Criteria, C:TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, 4C.1.2.. This is a retender of the original opportunity with amended barriers to entry. Changes within the Retendered opportunity are highlighted in RED text within the supporting statements. Please refer to Part IV: Selection Criteria, A: SUITABILITY, 4A.2 & Part IV: Selection Criteria, C:TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, 4C.1.2.

Renewal: At the end of the Framework Period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801599
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540303
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Dunlop, Elaine Appleby, Lewis Cowburgh
Contact Email
david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk, elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk, lewis.cowburgh@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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