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EDC/2024/4106 - Nature-Based Investment Study

East Dunbartonshire Council

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07 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Dunbartonshire Council commissioned consultancy services for a Nature-Based Investment Study covering the East Dunbartonshire area. The work assesses natural capital and identifies nature-based solutions, carbon sequestration opportunities, investment and revenue pathways, and an investment-ready strategic plan supporting climate, biodiversity and resilience objectives. It includes data review, GIS mapping, carbon and habitat assessment, stakeholder engagement, opportunity and constraint analysis, and recommendations for future implementation. The wider study also requires climate modelling of native, near-native and non-native tree and shrub species, including hybrids and cultivars, to assess resilience under different climatic factors and conditions. Services are delivered remotely, with occasional meetings or site visits in East Dunbartonshire as required. The procurement is for environmental, climate and land-use consultancy services.

This procurement has been awarded following a single-lot open procedure. Three electronic bids were received, all from SMEs, and AECOM was selected. The award decision period began on 12 December 2025, when bids were due by 12:00, and the contract was signed on 8 July 2026. The estimated procurement value was £85,000; the active contract value is £79,992.05. The contract period is 180 days and uses an NEC4 Professional Service Short Contract. Bids had to be submitted in English and remain valid for 120 days. The evaluation required suitably experienced consultants and the names and qualifications of proposed staff. Variants were not allowed. Electronic payment and ordering are provided for, with electronic invoicing allowed. The tender is complete and the contract is active.

This award demonstrates demand for multidisciplinary environmental consultancy able to turn nature and climate evidence into investable public-sector programmes. Relevant suppliers would need credible capability in natural-capital assessment, nature-based solutions, carbon sequestration modelling, habitat and carbon assessment, GIS mapping, and analysis of investment and revenue routes. Experience of climate modelling across different tree and shrub species, including hybrids and cultivars, would be particularly relevant. Strong candidates would also combine technical analysis with stakeholder engagement, opportunity and constraint assessment, and the production of practical strategic recommendations that support net-zero, biodiversity and resilience objectives. The requirement suits an experienced consultancy able to work remotely while supporting meetings or site visits locally, coordinate several evidence streams, and present clear recommendations for future implementation under an NEC4 professional services contract.

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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=AUG561842
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
SME

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
£79,992 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

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