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06 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the development of a Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands. This project aims to update the existing carbon calculator to align with current policy, practice, and scientific evidence, covering peatland types across both England and Scotland. The procurement, categorized under general public services, is at the tender stage with an open procedure method. The tender, valued at £300,000, has a submission deadline on 6th August 2026, 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing the same day at 2:00 PM. The project will be overseen by the central purchasing body of the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, and the delivery location specified as Scotland.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the environmental services and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy and climate impact mitigation. Companies with experience in developing technical tools for environmental assessment, possessing robust financial and technical credentials, including relevant insurance coverage, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement's focus on integrating new research and delivering effective project management further highlights its potential to foster innovation and business growth in specialised environmental services. The contract also includes scope for extension beyond the initial 18-month period, allowing successful firms to establish a long-term partnership with the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands

Notice Description

This project will update the carbon calculator for wind farms on peatlands, ensuring it reflects current policy, practice, and scientific evidence New research is therefore needed to develop an improved carbon calculator which is applicable to peatland types across England and Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, Scottish Ministers and DEFRA now have the requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands.

Renewal: Following the end of the initial contract period of eighteen months the contract may be extended by six months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835505
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559505
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559505
    Carbon Calculator for Windfarms on Scottish Peatlands - This project will update the carbon calculator for wind farms on peatlands, ensuring it reflects current policy, practice, and scientific evidence New research is therefore needed to develop an improved carbon calculator which is applicable to peatland types across England and Scotland.

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