--- title: "Habitats Regulations Appraisal of the National Planning Framework 4" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606956" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606956" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606956.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606956.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2020-02-19" --- # Habitats Regulations Appraisal of the National Planning Framework 4 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606956 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606956) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606956.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is procuring a contract titled "Habitats Regulations Appraisal of the National Planning Framework 4", which focuses on conducting a Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) for the National Planning Framework 4. This procurement falls under the services category within the public services industry, and it is currently at the award stage. The contract was signed on 7th February 2020, with a total value of £27,002. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the project is centred in Edinburgh, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental assessment and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in habitats regulations and planning frameworks. Companies that specialise in ecological assessments, environmental consultancy, and related public service sectors would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially given the emphasis on adherence to regulations pertaining to protected sites. Engaging in such contract opportunities can facilitate growth and foster partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice The project will undertake a Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) on the National Planning Framework 4. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of this project is to undertake a systematic HRA of the NPF4. In addition to European sites, this HRA will need to include consideration of all Ramsar sites. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381083 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2020 | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 1 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £27,002 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8AE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AECOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381083 - 11 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374670 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=1 11th December 2019 - Invitation to tender letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=2 11th December 2019 - Schedule 1- Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=3 11th December 2019 - Schedule 2 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=4 11th December 2019 - Schedule 3 - Evaluation Guide and Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=5 11th December 2019 - Schedule 4 - Quality Questions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=6 11th December 2019 - Schedule 5 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=7 11th December 2019 - Schedule 6 - Purchase Order and Invoicing Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=8 11th December 2019 - Schedule 7 - Form of Tender to the Scottish Government - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374670&idx=9 11th December 2019 - Schedule 8 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374670 Habitats Regulations Appraisal of the National Planning Framework 4 - The project will undertake a Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) on the National Planning Framework 4. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381083 Habitats Regulations Appraisal of the National Planning Framework 4 - The project will undertake a Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) on the National Planning Framework 4. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606956 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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