Tender

Provision of a Fife Regional Groundwater Flow Model

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is currently managing a public procurement process for the "Provision of a Fife Regional Groundwater Flow Model." This initiative falls under the environmental protection category and is centrally focused on services within the UKM region. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 5th June 2026 at 17:00, while the award period is set to commence on 8th June 2026. Notably, this open procedure invites electronic submissions and promises a contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027. SEPA serves as the primary buyer, ensuring compliance with relevant procurement guidelines and promoting an environmentally sustainable approach.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental services, data analysis, and groundwater modelling. Companies equipped with expertise in CPV codes such as 72242000 (Design-modelling of structures), 71313000 (Environmental engineering consultancy services), and 90700000 (Environmental services) stand to benefit. The open procedure and electronic submission method lower barriers for qualified businesses, enabling a broad range of potential bidders to engage. Successful tenderers will leverage their experience in the environmental sector to contribute to a significant project that addresses regional water resource management, potentially enhancing their market position and portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Fife Regional Groundwater Flow Model

Notice Description

Provision of a Fife Regional Groundwater Flow Model

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Fife Regional Groundwater Flow Model. Further information available in attached Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830774
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554923
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

72242000 - Design-modelling services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Further Information

Notice Documents

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