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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Local Authority
- East Dunbartonshire
- Electoral Ward
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
- Westminster Constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
Further Information
Notice Documents
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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.
Notice URLs
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