Tender

Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate." This procurement is classified under the services sector, specifically focusing on education and public law. The project is located in Edinburgh, UK, with key procurement dates including a tender end date of 11th June 2026 and an award period start date on the same day. Using an open procurement method, the University seeks to establish a contract in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, with the contract period lasting 240 days. The tender is valued at £65,000 and involves electronic submission through the Public Tenders Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in nature-based solutions and flood risk management. Companies that are familiar with integrating environmental strategies into public sector projects and have a background in research and policy development would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure nature of this procurement invites a diverse range of suppliers to participate, facilitating potential business growth through collaboration with a renowned institution like the University of Edinburgh. The focus on creating policy and guidance means there is potential for long-term impact, positioning service providers as leaders in applying innovative environmental solutions to public estate management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of "Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate" as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open procedure which shall be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 to establish a contract. ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission a feasibility study of the potential to integrate nature-based solutions (NbS) for addressing flood risk on the NHS Scotland estate. This research will inform the development of policy and guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831704
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555668
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20264 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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