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

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has completed the award stage for its Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER). The public services procurement falls under the services category, located in the Argyll and Bute locality, UKM. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, aims at securing third-party peer review services for restoration bonds associated with mineral and renewable schemes. This tender was retendered to amend barriers to entry, with key details in red within supporting documents. The contract valued at £120,000, was signed on 12 February 2026, following its tender period ending on 29 October 2025. The project aligns with general public service goals and involves a framework agreement with an active status.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in environmental consultancy, renewable energy, and mineral project assessments. Companies that provide expert peer review services for restoration bonds and have strong technical and professional capabilities would find this contract fitting for their portfolio. Successful suppliers include Ironside Farrar, SLR Consulting Ltd, and Fairhurst, highlighting the competitive landscape for similar-sized firms. Businesses adept at navigating public sector procurement processes will benefit from leveraging their expertise in compliance with regional or local authority needs and open procedures like this.

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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=MAR550847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FAIRHURST

IRONSIDE FARRAR

SLR CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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