--- title: "PSC - Slugain Burn Restoration Design" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-24" --- # PSC - Slugain Burn Restoration Design Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673.json) ## Summary The Highland Council initiated a procurement process for the "PSC - Slugain Burn Restoration Design" project, reflecting the organisation's strategic vision for floodplain restoration in Inverness, specifically near Carrbridge. This contract, now in the award stage, falls under the general public services category, focusing primarily on design services related to civil engineering (CPV code 71310000). The open procedure used highlights transparency and inclusiveness in supplier selection. Significant timelines included the tender submission period ending on 7th March 2025 and the contract award on 11th April 2025. The project was valued at £89,994, with Jeremy Benn Associates Limited appointed as the supplier, marking a critical milestone in the procurement cycle. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental design and civil engineering, particularly those focusing on flood risk management and ecological restoration. Firms adept in services like hydraulic modelling, topographic surveying, and integrating nature-based solutions with infrastructure are well-suited to such projects. The requirement for detailed planning and bridge design offers a substantial growth platform for companies seeking projects involving sophisticated engineering and environmental considerations. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, accommodating diverse participation, including larger firms like Jeremy Benn Associates, thus encouraging competitive bids that drive innovation and economic development within the sector. ## Notice The Consultant shall produce a design for the restoration of the Slugain Burn and Dalnhaitnach floodplain. The design shall include the design of a replacement vehicle bridge that will minimise restriction on the burn's behaviour during spate, up to and including a 1:200 year + climate uplift flow event, and shall be of sufficient detail to begin the planning process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Consultant shall produce a design for the restoration of the Slugain Burn and Dalnhaitnach floodplain. The design shall include the design of a replacement vehicle bridge that will minimise restriction on the burn's behaviour during spate, up to and including a 1:200 year + climate uplift flow event, and shall be of sufficient detail to begin the planning process. The design will include and involve - Using a process-based approach - Road design - Bridge design (particularly small to medium concrete structures) - Topographic surveys, ecological surveys - Hydraulic modelling - Flood risk assessments - Integrating nature-based solutions with built infrastructure - Production of NEC4 ECC Contract Documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528884 | | 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 | 24 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | £90,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £89,994 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528884 - 3 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB522999 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB522999&idx=1 3rd February 2025 - SPD Add Docs 01 - Folder 1 of 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB522999&idx=2 3rd February 2025 - Tender Issue 01 - Folder 1 of 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB522999&idx=3 3rd February 2025 - Tender Issue 01 - Folder 2 of 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB522999 PSC - Slugain Burn Restoration Design - The Consultant shall produce a design for the restoration of the Slugain Burn and Dalnhaitnach floodplain. The design shall include the design of a replacement vehicle bridge that will minimise restriction on the burn's behaviour during spate, up to and including a 1:200 year + climate uplift flow event, and shall be of sufficient detail to begin the planning process. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528884 PSC - Slugain Burn Restoration Design - The Consultant shall produce a design for the restoration of the Slugain Burn and Dalnhaitnach floodplain. The design shall include the design of a replacement vehicle bridge that will minimise restriction on the burn's behaviour during spate, up to and including a 1:200 year + climate uplift flow event, and shall be of sufficient detail to begin the planning process. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784673.json.