--- title: "DECC Appraisal of Peat Landslide Hazard Risk Assessments" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831252" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831252" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831252.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831252.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-05-07" --- # DECC Appraisal of Peat Landslide Hazard Risk Assessments Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831252 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831252) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831252.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, acting as the buyer, has initiated an open tender process for the "DECC Appraisal of Peat Landslide Hazard Risk Assessments". This procurement, being conducted as an open procedure, invites submissions from qualified professionals to provide expert advice on peat stability in relation to development proposals under sections 36, 36C, and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. The tender falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in the UKM region, specifically from Marine Scotland in Aberdeen. The submission deadline for this tender is 8th June 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the award period also starting on the same date. Notably, the procurement process allows for electronic submissions via the provided online platform, with the maximum contract value set at £500,000 excluding VAT, with potential extensions increasing this to £600,000 GBP. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental and geotechnical risk assessments, particularly those experienced in appraisals dealing with peat stability and related geotechnical risks. Companies with a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineering geologists, geomorphologists, geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, hydrologists, and ecologists would be well-suited to compete, given the complex nature of the required assessments. Successful bidders will not only have a chance to contribute to crucial environmental assessments but also to expand their portfolio in handling significant projects under the legislative frameworks of energy and environment sectors governed by the Scottish Government. The 24-month contract, beginning in July 2026, with a possible 12-month extension, allows for sustained business growth and development opportunities in the specialised field of peat landslide risk management. ## Notice The Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit is seeking expert technical advice from qualified professionals on peat stability matters in relation to development proposals under section 36, 36C and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers are the consenting authority for applications for the construction and operation of generating stations, and the installation of overhead lines, under sections 36 and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 ("Electricity Act Applications"). The Energy Consents Unit processes a number of Electricity Act Applications (including some on peatland) which require an Environmental Impact Assessment, including wind farms with installed capacity in excess of 50 megawatts and overhead electric lines. In peatland areas, aside from potential ecological impacts there can be the risk of peat landslide as a result of the proposal, its engineering operations and its associated infrastructure (such as roads, access tracks, anemometer masts, substations and foundations) with the potential for risk to population and public safety where paths, roadways or properties may be impacted, or environmental pollution, especially where there is the potential for peat landslides to impact on nearby watercourses. As a result, where Electricity Act Applications are proposed on peatland habitats, comprehensive peat landslide hazard risk assessments (PLHRA) are required to be carried out in accordance with the Scottish Government "Peat Landslide Hazard and Risk Assessments: Best Practice Guide for Proposed Electricity Generation Developments" (published at https://www.gov.scot/publications/peat-landslide-hazard-risk-assessments-best-practice-guide-proposed-electricity/) and details are required to be included in EIA reports provided with the applications. In addition to processing Electricity Act Applications for consent, the Energy Consents Unit also has a role in considering proposals at pre-application stage, facilitating discussions with environmental stakeholders to enable design iterations to be made in light of environmental sensitivities, and establishing where mitigation measures may overcome environmental impacts which may arise from the deployment of projects. In order to determine the applications described above, the Energy Consents Unit requires access to technical expertise to audit the environmental information provided by developers against the Scottish Government Best Practice Guide referred to above; to make recommendations to Scottish Ministers on how any matters which fall short of best practice should be addressed; to provide advice and drafting input to Scottish Ministers on planning conditions which may be required to mitigate peat landslide risks; and to provide advice to Scottish Ministers on requirements for PLHRAs during EIA screening and scoping. These services may be required in the context on any of the applications under the Electricity Act which are determined by Scottish Ministers. Options: It is not possible to predict the number of Electricity Act Applications or the number of peat landslide hazard risk assessments that will require appraisal during the term of the contract. This is dependent on the volume and nature of applications submitted by developers, over which the Scottish Government has no control. The total value of the contract, including any extension periods, is not anticipated to exceed 500,000 GBP excluding VAT. The Scottish Government may however, at its sole discretion, increase the value of the contract by up to 20% to a maximum of 600,000 GBP excluding VAT. Any increase to the contract value may only be applied where actual demand for the services exceeds 500,000 GBP during the contract term and/or any extension periods. Any increase shall not modify the nature, scope, or specification of the services, nor shall it alter the pricing mechanism, rates, or basis of payment set out in the contract. Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 24 months commencing in July 2026. The Scottish Government may, by giving 30 days notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the contract for up to 12 months. Subject to that constraint, the Scottish Government may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555369 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Should there be an ongoing requirement for these services beyond the initial contract term, and the contract is not extended, further notices are likely to be published between January and March 2028. However, if the contract is extended by up to 12 months, further notices could be published at any point between July 2028 and March 2029. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90714000 - Environmental auditing ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555369 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555369 DECC Appraisal of Peat Landslide Hazard Risk Assessments - The Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit is seeking expert technical advice from qualified professionals on peat stability matters in relation to development proposals under section 36, 36C and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831252 - https://www.gov.scot/ - https://www.gov.scot/publications/peat-landslide-hazard-risk-assessments-best-practice-guide-proposed-electricity/ - 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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