Planning

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Woodland Strategy Refresh

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is planning a procurement process for conducting a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) as part of their Woodland Strategy Refresh. This upcoming tender, categorised under general public services, falls within the industry classification of 71313000 (engineering services). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is expected to kick-off on 24th November 2025. The projected value of the contract is £18,000. Potential participants are required to express interest by the deadline of 27th October 2025. The work will primarily be carried out within the region coded UKM91, covering the Scottish Borders area, and involves a Quick Quote procurement procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in environmental assessments, forestry strategy, and community engagement. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in strategic environmental analysis or those with experience in legislative compliance and public policy alignment would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. Participation could also facilitate networking and collaboration options within public sector projects, further enhancing business credentials and expanding service portfolios in the sector of environmental consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Woodland Strategy Refresh

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to engage the services of a Consultant to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Woodland Strategy Refresh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council's current adopted Woodland Strategy (2005) will be undergoing a refresh. This will include a review of a revised framework document, (which will also form part of the evidence base for the next SBC Local development Plan (LDP3), updating the local and national policy context including the Scottish Forestry Strategy, relevant environmental protection legislation and any other pertinent implications for the Borders and nationally within the wider policy landscape. The refreshed strategy will also include a transport assessment for timber extraction, acknowledging the lack of any major timber processing mills in the Borders. The revised strategy will be based on community engagement and consultation with relevant bodies. Since the refreshed Woodland Strategy will be an over-arching, strategic document for the Scottish Borders area, it will need to undergo a Strategic Environmental Assessment, prior to being adopted as a working document by the Council. Timescale: Once Consultants have been appointed, a Programme Plan will be agreed with the Steering Group. Which it is anticipated that it will be adhered to. Any proposed amendments to be approved and agreed with the Steering Group, in liaison with the appointed consultant. Procurement procedure: Quick Quote Estimated Procurement Start: 24th November 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541047
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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