Auditing and Reporting on Submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 Applications

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland has completed a public procurement process titled "Auditing and Reporting on Submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 Applications." This project is located in Glasgow, UK, and falls under the services category within the transport sector. The procurement process utilised an open procedure method, and the key activity date is 15th July 2026 when the contract was signed. The central purchasing body, Transport Scotland, aimed to secure consultancy services to assist with auditing and reporting on transport and environmental impact assessments linked to renewable energy developments, specifically under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in environmental and transport assessments, especially those familiar with statutory planning processes and renewable energy legislation. Businesses with expertise in performing detailed audits and drafting comprehensive consultation responses are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded supplier, Jacobs U.K. Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation positioned to take advantage of such public procurement opportunities, providing expertise and resources to meet the demanding requirements of Transport Scotland and support strategic infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Auditing and Reporting on Submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 Applications

Notice Description

The requirement is for consultancy support to audit, support and draft responses (including recommendations where necessary) for Transport Scotland to issue to Local Authorities and other applicants submitted in support of Section 36 applications, including Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments. Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 relates to the consent required for the construction of generating stations, including wind farms and other renewable energy developments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To support Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, in fulfilling its statutory consultee role in the planning process for energy consents submitted to the Scottish Government under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, with specific regard to transport, road safety and network impacts. The appointed consultant will be required to: - Audit Transport Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments and related supporting information submitted with Section 36 applications; - Prepare draft consultation responses and recommendations for Transport Scotland to issue to Local Authorities and applicants; and - Provide support in line with statutory consultee requirements and agreed service standards. All audits and draft responses will be completed in accordance with the statutory timescales applicable to each request.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838107
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7ER
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561132
    Auditing and Reporting on Submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 Applications - The requirement is for consultancy support to audit, support and draft responses (including recommendations where necessary) for Transport Scotland to issue to Local Authorities and other applicants submitted in support of Section 36 applications, including Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments. Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 relates to the consent required for the construction of generating stations, including wind farms and other renewable energy developments.

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