Planning

PIN - Easter Langlee Solar PV Feasibility Study

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a feasibility study related to the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at a former landfill site, Easter Langlee. Categorised under general public services, this project in the UKM91 region offers potential business engagements in line with environmental and energy sectors. The council invites interested parties to respond by 15th May 2026, ahead of future notices anticipated on 1st July 2026. The prior information notice was released on 14th April 2026, signalling the commencement of market engagement in this service procurement.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for engineering consultancy firms and businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions. Given the nature of the feasibility study, entities experienced in solar PV installations and environmental impact assessments are highly suited to compete. As Scottish Borders Council aims to enlist expertise for sustainable enhancement of the region's energy infrastructure, businesses equipped to deliver strategic insights on solar energy feasibility stand to gain by contributing to this innovative public sector endeavour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN - Easter Langlee Solar PV Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council are seeking to engage with the market in relation to a proposed feasibility study for installation of solar PV at a former landfill.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council are seeking to engage with the market in relation to a proposed feasibility study for installation of solar PV at a former landfill. Further detail in the attached document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829102
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553817
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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