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Award of Noise Impact Assessment for S36 Applications 2026-2027 (SXL ETC DA)

Argyll and Bute Council

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31 Aug 2026 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council appointed a specialist consultancy to provide noise impact assessments and related planning advice for S36 applications, supporting the Council’s Planning Team. The work covers the full process, from initial site visits and preparation of noise impact assessments through to advice and representation at public inquiries or hearing sessions. The requirement relates particularly to wind farm developments and services addressing noise pollution. Delivery is for sites being considered through Argyll and Bute Council’s planning approval processes. The appointed supplier is Mott MacDonald Limited. This is a professional environmental and planning support service for organisations with the expertise to assess noise impacts and present technical evidence in the context of major energy infrastructure applications.

This procurement has been awarded. Argyll and Bute Council used a direct award procedure, appointing a single supplier without competition. The award was made on 31 August 2026 to Mott MacDonald Limited for £182,380, inclusive of the stated contract value in GBP. The service is charged on a time basis, with final spend dependent on demand arising from planning approval outcomes. The estimate covers initial noise impact assessments for six sites and 100 hours of support at public inquiries or hearing sessions. It also allows for support at up to 16 sites, including sites continuing from an earlier consultancy arrangement because of changes in planning legislation. One bid was recorded.

For a supplier assessing future demand from this buyer, the award shows a requirement for end-to-end noise consultancy supporting major planning applications, rather than assessment work alone. A credible competitor would need to undertake site visits, prepare robust noise impact assessments, advise a local authority planning team and represent technical conclusions at public inquiries or hearing sessions. The requirement also favours organisations able to provide flexible time-charged resource as planning outcomes affect the eventual workload. Relevant experience should include wind farm or comparable energy infrastructure applications, noise pollution assessment and planning legislation. Capacity is important: the expected workload spans multiple sites and may continue where applications are affected by legislative change.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Noise Impact Assessment for S36 Applications 2026-2027 (SXL ETC DA)

Notice Description

The service will provide Argyll and Bute Council's Planning Team with Noise Impact Assessments and advice, ranging from initial site visits up to and including representation at Public Inquiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837626
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563373
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

31121340 - Wind farm

90742000 - Services related to noise pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Additional Buyers

East Lothian Council

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Mott MacDonald

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Lorien Resourcing Ltd

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