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title: "Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed1a"
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buyer: "MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note

Buyer: MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed1a

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## Summary

Mid Devon District Council has initiated a procurement process seeking consultants to develop a guidance document related to Anaerobic Digester plants. This tender, titled "Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note," aims to improve understanding of the planning and consenting regimes associated with such developments in the predominantly rural district of Mid Devon, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage and operates under an open competition framework. Interested parties can submit their tenders by 22nd December 2025, with the deadline for inquiries concluding on 12th December 2025. The contract, valued up to £12,000, falls within the services category, specifically research and development services, offering consultancy opportunities focused on planning considerations for Anaerobic Digester projects.

The tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in environmental planning and research. Companies conducting thorough research and providing strategic insights related to renewable energy projects would find this tender a well-suited opportunity. Aspirants must meet the insurance criteria, including Employers Liability, Public Liability, and Professional Indemnity Insurance. The buyer’s emphasis on both quality (75%) and price (25%) criteria underscores the potential for businesses that can deliver high-standard guidance while being cost-effective. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are encouraged to participate, fostering diversification and innovation within the district's planning framework.

## Notice

Mid Devon District Council is inviting quotations from suitable consultants to prepare a guidance document to help better understand the consenting regimes and planning considerations in the determination of planning applications for Anaerobic Digester plants. Mid Devon is a predominantly rural district which has attracted previous Anaerobic Digester development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078990-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 3 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | TIVERTON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX16 6PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Mid Devon |
| Electoral ward | Tiverton Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Tiverton and Minehead |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078990-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078990-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middevon.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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