--- title: "DGC Saltmarsh Expansion Technical and Design Consultant" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804521" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804521" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804521.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804521.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-16" --- # DGC Saltmarsh Expansion Technical and Design Consultant Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804521 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804521) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804521.json) ## Summary This procurement process is being led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, a regional or local authority, aiming to engage a consultant for a technical and design role concerning the expansion of a saltmarsh site in Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a formal future notice expected by 1st August 2025. The project falls under the services category, focusing on environmental and hydrological impacts, with a procurement budget of £60,000. The intended procurement seeks to incorporate hydrological modelling and examine impacts on local farmland, aiming to enhance biodiversity and carbon sequestration in response to climate change. Businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in hydrological and ecological design, are well-placed to seize growth opportunities presented by this contract. The need for detailed modelling and assessment provides prospects for firms with capabilities in environmental impact studies, particularly related to sea level rise and climate adaptation projects. This tender offers significant potential for those offering expertise in biodiversity benefits and carbon sequestration strategies, aligning well with consultancies aiming to expand their portfolios within sustainable development projects. Engaging in such projects not only enhances a firm's experience in environmentally focused initiatives but also establishes connections within local government sectors. ## Notice Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) require a suitable consultant to work up the technical design for a small saltmarsh expansion site in Dumfries and Galloway building on previous feasibility work and incorporating hydrological modelling for associated burn daylighting, drainage impact on adjacent farmland and implementation cost estimates. ### Lot Information Lot 1 DGC are looking to build on previous feasibility work to model the impact of future sea level rise due to climate change on a Dairy farm and possible opportunities to enhance biodiversity benefit and carbon sequestration by allowing inland migration of the existing saltmarsh. Also to understand the hydrological impact on the remaining farm of allowing saltmarsh migration and also daylighting two burn running through the farm. Outline of works required 1)Review feasibility works already undertaken 2)Run detailed sea level inundation model for whole farm to fully understand the natural impacts of the farm unit. 3)Ground truth this model 4)Liaison with farming to understand impact on farm business 5)Look at feasibility and hydrological impacts of daylighting previously culverted burns 6)Complete a detailed project design to a level to allow for detailed cost estimates and tender of the works required 7)Estimate of carbon sequestration and biodiversity benefits. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534792 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71351900 - Geology, oceanography and hydrology services - 71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534792 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534792 DGC Saltmarsh Expansion Technical and Design Consultant - Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) require a suitable consultant to work up the technical design for a small saltmarsh expansion site in Dumfries and Galloway building on previous feasibility work and incorporating hydrological modelling for associated burn daylighting, drainage impact on adjacent farmland and implementation cost estimates. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804521 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=804521 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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