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P26-0016: Grangemouth Water Treatment Study

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current tender, initiated by Scottish Enterprise, is titled "P26-0016: Grangemouth Water Treatment Study" and is part of the Economic affairs category in the services industry. This procurement process is in the tender stage and employs an open procedure method. The objective of the study is to evaluate strategic investment options for five existing wastewater treatment facilities in Grangemouth, with the aim to foster a low-carbon industrial cluster in support of a net-zero economy. The feasibility study will consider budget estimates, delivery timelines, and required consents. The tender is located in the UK Region (UKM) with submission ending on 24th October 2025 at 11:00 AM, and a contract start anticipated for early December 2025 through to the end of March 2026. The maximum budget allocated for this contract is £125,000 (excl. VAT).

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, engineering consultancy, and infrastructure development to engage in a significant project aimed at environmental sustainability and industrial enhancement. Companies with expertise in wastewater management, feasibility studies, and strategic infrastructure planning would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses have the chance to contribute to a key regional initiative with the potential for ongoing collaboration in infrastructure upgrades and environmental projects, thereby fostering long-term business growth and positioning themselves as leaders in sustainable industrial practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P26-0016: Grangemouth Water Treatment Study

Notice Description

In order to achieve the objectives of Project Willow and establish Grangemouth as a low-carbon industrial cluster, as part of the just transition to a net zero economy, investment in existing infrastructure will be essential. There are currently five waste-water treatment facilities across Grangemouth. To help unlock private investment and stimulate economic growth, the existing waste-water treatment facilities are expected to require upgrades to improve capacity and meet increasing industry regulations. SE propose to undertake a feasibility study that will consider the strategic options of investment in the five different wastewater treatment facilities across Grangemouth. The study will establish budget costs, delivery timelines and consenting requirements for each option. The study will benchmark options against a new build purpose-built facility or pre-treatment of water waste prior to discharge to a treatment facility and will be used to inform infrastructure investment business cases and investment phasing. Scottish Enterprise anticipates that the contract will start early December 2025 and run until the end of March 2026. Scottish Enterprise anticipates that the contract value will be in the region of between GBP90,000 and GBP125,000 (excluding VAT). Bidders should note that the maximum budget available for this contract is GBP125,000 (excl VAT). Bids above this value cannot be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to achieve the objectives of Project Willow and establish Grangemouth as a low-carbon industrial cluster, as part of the just transition to a net zero economy, investment in existing infrastructure will be essential. There are currently five waste-water treatment facilities across Grangemouth. To help unlock private investment and stimulate economic growth, the existing waste-water treatment facilities are expected to require upgrades to improve capacity and meet increasing industry regulations. SE propose to undertake a feasibility study that will consider the strategic options of investment in the five different wastewater treatment facilities across Grangemouth. The study will establish budget costs, delivery timelines and consenting requirements for each option. The study will benchmark options against a new build purpose-built facility or pre-treatment of water waste prior to discharge to a treatment facility and will be used to inform infrastructure investment business cases and investment phasing. Scottish Enterprise anticipates that the contract will start early December 2025 and run until the end of March 2026. Scottish Enterprise anticipates that the contract value will be in the region of between GBP90,000 and GBP125,000 (excluding VAT). Bidders should note that the maximum budget available for this contract is GBP125,000 (excl VAT). Bids above this value cannot be accepted.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Where required, Scottish Enterprise may extend the contract for up to an additional 2-month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546534
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

90400000 - Sewage services

90490000 - Sewer survey and sewage treatment consultancy services

90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arthian Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540117&idx=1
    26th September 2025 - SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540117&idx=2
    26th September 2025 - ITT (P26-0016) - Appendix 2 - Monitoring Information
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540117&idx=3
    26th September 2025 - ITT (P26-0016) - Appendix 1 - Tender Response Document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540117&idx=4
    26th September 2025 - P26-0016 - Invitation to Tender
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP540117&idx=5
    26th September 2025 - Off-Payroll Working (P26-0016)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540117
    P26-0016: Grangemouth Water Treatment Study - In order to achieve the objectives of Project Willow and establish Grangemouth as a low-carbon industrial cluster, as part of the just transition to a net zero economy, investment in existing infrastructure will be essential. There are currently five waste-water treatment facilities across Grangemouth. To help unlock private investment and stimulate economic growth, the existing waste-water treatment facilities are expected to require upgrades to improve capacity and meet increasing industry regulations. SE propose to undertake a feasibility study that will consider the strategic options of investment in the five different wastewater treatment facilities across Grangemouth. The study will establish budget costs, delivery timelines and consenting requirements for each option. The study will benchmark options against a new build purpose-built facility or pre-treatment of water waste prior to discharge to a treatment facility and will be used to inform infrastructure investment business cases and investment phasing. Scottish Enterprise anticipates that the contract will start early December 2025 and run until the end of March 2026. Scottish Enterprise anticipates that the contract value will be in the region of between GBP90,000 and GBP125,000 (excluding VAT). Bidders should note that the maximum budget available for this contract is GBP125,000 (excl VAT). Bids above this value cannot be accepted.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546534
    P26-0016: Grangemouth Water Treatment Study - In order to achieve the objectives of Project Willow and establish Grangemouth as a low-carbon industrial cluster, as part of the just transition to a net zero economy, investment in existing infrastructure will be essential. There are currently five waste-water treatment facilities across Grangemouth. To help unlock private investment and stimulate economic growth, the existing waste-water treatment facilities are expected to require upgrades to improve capacity and meet increasing industry regulations. SE propose to undertake a feasibility study that will consider the strategic options of investment in the five different wastewater treatment facilities across Grangemouth. The study will establish budget costs, delivery timelines and consenting requirements for each option. The study will benchmark options against a new build purpose-built facility or pre-treatment of water waste prior to discharge to a treatment facility and will be used to inform infrastructure investment business cases and investment phasing. Scottish Enterprise anticipates that the contract will start early December 2025 and run until the end of March 2026. Scottish Enterprise anticipates that the contract value will be in the region of between GBP90,000 and GBP125,000 (excluding VAT). Bidders should note that the maximum budget available for this contract is GBP125,000 (excl VAT). Bids above this value cannot be accepted.

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