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EDC/2024/4106 - Nature-Based Investment Study

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDC/2024/4106 - Nature-Based Investment Study

Notice Description

East Dunbartonshire Council invites suitably qualified consultants to provide a programme of work for the development of a comprehensive Nature-Based Investment Study, including a comprehensive climate modelling analysis of native, near native and non-native tree and shrub species, including hybrids and cultivars, to establish their resilience for a number of climatic factors and conditions. The Study will form a key component of Council's climate change and biodiversity strategy, supporting both area-wide and corporate net-zero targets while identifying opportunities to attract external investment and deliver measurable co-benefits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced consultancy to deliver a Nature-Based Investment Study for the East Dunbartonshire area. This study will assess the area's natural capital, identify nature-based solutions (NBS) opportunities, model carbon sequestration potential, analyse investment and revenue pathways, and develop a strategic plan to support future implementation. The commission will include date review, GIS mapping, carbon and habitat assessment, stakeholder engagement, opportunity and constraint analysis, and the development of investment ready recommendations to support climate, biodiversity and resilience objectives.. NEC4 Professional Service Short Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817032
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544505
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71351611 - Climatology services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

90714600 - Environmental security control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ross Nicholson
Contact Email
ross.nicholson@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415745750

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544505
    EDC/2024/4106 - Nature-Based Investment Study - East Dunbartonshire Council invites suitably qualified consultants to provide a programme of work for the development of a comprehensive Nature-Based Investment Study, including a comprehensive climate modelling analysis of native, near native and non-native tree and shrub species, including hybrids and cultivars, to establish their resilience for a number of climatic factors and conditions. The Study will form a key component of Council's climate change and biodiversity strategy, supporting both area-wide and corporate net-zero targets while identifying opportunities to attract external investment and deliver measurable co-benefits.

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