--- title: "Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Woodland Strategy Refresh" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-09" --- # Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Woodland Strategy Refresh Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is planning a procurement process for conducting a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) as part of their Woodland Strategy Refresh. This upcoming tender, categorised under general public services, falls within the industry classification of 71313000 (engineering services). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is expected to kick-off on 24th November 2025. The projected value of the contract is £18,000. Potential participants are required to express interest by the deadline of 27th October 2025. The work will primarily be carried out within the region coded UKM91, covering the Scottish Borders area, and involves a Quick Quote procurement procedure. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in environmental assessments, forestry strategy, and community engagement. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in strategic environmental analysis or those with experience in legislative compliance and public policy alignment would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. Participation could also facilitate networking and collaboration options within public sector projects, further enhancing business credentials and expanding service portfolios in the sector of environmental consultancy. ## Notice The Council is seeking to engage the services of a Consultant to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Woodland Strategy Refresh. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Borders Council's current adopted Woodland Strategy (2005) will be undergoing a refresh. This will include a review of a revised framework document, (which will also form part of the evidence base for the next SBC Local development Plan (LDP3), updating the local and national policy context including the Scottish Forestry Strategy, relevant environmental protection legislation and any other pertinent implications for the Borders and nationally within the wider policy landscape. The refreshed strategy will also include a transport assessment for timber extraction, acknowledging the lack of any major timber processing mills in the Borders. The revised strategy will be based on community engagement and consultation with relevant bodies. Since the refreshed Woodland Strategy will be an over-arching, strategic document for the Scottish Borders area, it will need to undergo a Strategic Environmental Assessment, prior to being adopted as a working document by the Council. Timescale: Once Consultants have been appointed, a Programme Plan will be agreed with the Steering Group. Which it is anticipated that it will be adhered to. Any proposed amendments to be approved and agreed with the Steering Group, in liaison with the appointed consultant. Procurement procedure: Quick Quote Estimated Procurement Start: 24th November 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541047 | | 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 | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541047 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541047 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Woodland Strategy Refresh - The Council is seeking to engage the services of a Consultant to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Woodland Strategy Refresh. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812582 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=812582 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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