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title: "Dumfries and Galloway Council The Sanctuary River Restoration Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790860"
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# Dumfries and Galloway Council The Sanctuary River Restoration Project

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790860

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is actively seeking proposals for The Sanctuary River Restoration Project in Stranraer, as part of a significant environmental initiative supported by the SEPA Water Environment Fund. The procuring authority, Dumfries and Galloway Council, located in Dumfries, is inviting qualified professionals to partake in the technical and detailed design phase. The project is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th September 2025. It operates under the open procurement method, emphasising electronic submissions. The project's primary focus is on environmental and public service sectors, within the UKM92 region, with the award phase scheduled to start immediately after the submission closes. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 200,000 aimed at delivering high-profile environmental improvements in line with other local government initiatives.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in river restoration, ecological appraisal, and comprehensive project management. With a focus on delivering advanced technical solutions, this contract is ideal for consultancies that possess a robust multidisciplinary approach, capable of addressing hydrological and flood modelling, sustainability strategies, and stakeholder engagement. The Sanctuary project is a key component of the broader Solway Coast and Marine Project, offering long-term business growth potential through participation in a prominent regional initiative. Companies that have a proven track record with environmental projects, particularly those involving sustainable infrastructure and carbon management, will find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings. Early engagement is encouraged for those wishing to leverage the design and supervisory roles required under the NEC4 Professional Services Contract.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council with funding support from the SEPA Water Environment Fund will shortly be seeking professional services to carry out the technical and detailed design works for the Sanctuary project in Stranraer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council with funding support from the SEPA Water Environment Fund will shortly be seeking professional services to carry out the technical and detailed design works for the Stanctuary project in Stranraer. The Stanctuary River Restoration Project is nearing completion of Concept Design (RIBA 2). This is a high-profile project that is attracting attention across the local authority and Scottish Government. The Project is part of the delivery of a multi-million-pound Place Plan Project being delivered in the town through UK GOV Borderlands Funding and is also part of the Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP), a multi-disciplinary, multi partner, coastal habitat restoration initiative being ran by Dumfries and Galloway Council, Stanctuary will be a Coastal Burn Restoration pilot project. We would like an early indication from consultancies that would like to be considered. Because of the multi dispensary nature of the work we would welcome either single consultancy or company that have all the skills in house or a consortium that can bring all of the skills required together. To be considered you must be able to demonstrate competencies in: Design and supervision contract under NEC4 PSC (Professional Services Contract) IT services for computationally intensive tasks i.e. Hydrological and flood modelling River restoration experience, including fluvial morphology. Ecological appraisal Sustainability strategy to consider full life cycle of carbon costs. Review of sustainability objectives Procurement of sustainable progressive contractor Carbon calculator, carbon resilience and reporting Drafting and applying for CAR application (Controlled activities Regulation) licence Experience with Stakeholder engagement We expect this piece of work (RIBA 3&4) to be completed by March 2026 to allow for the construction (RIBA 5) phase to be commenced in April 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544227 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £196,112 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRONSIDE FARRAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544227
- 6 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536380
- 20 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524400

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524400
  Dumfries and Galloway Council The Sanctuary River Restoration Project - Dumfries and Galloway Council with funding support from the SEPA Water Environment Fund will shortly be seeking professional services to carry out the technical and detailed design works for the Sanctuary project in Stranraer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536380
  Dumfries and Galloway Council The Sanctuary River Restoration Project - Dumfries and Galloway Council with funding support from the SEPA Water Environment Fund will shortly be seeking professional services to carry out the technical and detailed design works for the Sanctuary project in Stranraer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544227
  Dumfries and Galloway Council The Sanctuary River Restoration Project - Dumfries and Galloway Council with funding support from the SEPA Water Environment Fund will shortly be seeking professional services to carry out the technical and detailed design works for the Sanctuary project in Stranraer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790860

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