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Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects

Inverclyde Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has awarded a contract for the "Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects" under an open procedure, seeking to address climate change and biodiversity loss through various environmental initiatives. The procurement process was handled by Inverclyde Council, which operates within the General public services sector. The geographical focus lies in Inverclyde (UKM83), and the procurement covered services such as habitat restoration and coastal protection. The process concluded with an award on 29 May 2026, following an active tender stage that ended with electronic submissions on 6 March 2026, and a contract value set at £186,000. The key players include the buyer, Inverclyde Council, and the supplier, Land Use Consultants.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental and ecological services, particularly firms experienced in managing sustainable projects that align with climate change mitigation and biodiversity restoration. The open procedure highlighted a preference for quality and price balance, with an emphasis on funding expertise, suggesting that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions and comprehensive project management capabilities could benefit from participating in such opportunities. Businesses capable of identifying suitable projects, securing relevant funding, and supporting safety compliance in environmental projects would have been well-poised to competitively engage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects

Notice Description

Notice of Award The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purposes of this contract the Delivery Partner will be responsible for. - Reviewing Inverclyde's geographical area and identifying suitable projects that will restore the local natural environment - Assisting with bids for future Nature Restoration Funding - Identifying additional relevant funding streams which meet the aims of the overall brief. - Assisting in developing the specifications for procurement exercises that are identified in relation to agreed projects and selection of suitably qualified and competent contractors. - Fully managing the identified projects which should include but is not limited to: - - the works undertaken by all contractors involved in the delivery of the projects ensuring that all works are completed on time, within budget and to the appropriate standard. - Ensuring that there are adequate management arrangements in place throughout the term of the project so that the works can be carried out as safely as possible. - The above will include but not be restricted to, all relevant Health & Safety compliance such as Work at Height, CDM co-ordination, and arrangements for suitable welfare facilities. - Identifying on behalf of the Council any potential partnership organisations that can assist and provide further additional benefits in this relation to this project at no additional cost.

Renewal: The Contract period will be 36 months with an optional 2 x 12 month extension period. The extension period will be at the sole discretion of Inverclyde Council and subject to available budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825228
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556886
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the services are still required and budget is confirmed then a retender may be undertaken.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Land Use Consultants

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551113
    Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects - The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556886
    Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects - Notice of Award The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims

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