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title: "Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831704"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831704

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate." This procurement is classified under the services sector, specifically focusing on education and public law. The project is located in Edinburgh, UK, with key procurement dates including a tender end date of 11th June 2026 and an award period start date on the same day. Using an open procurement method, the University seeks to establish a contract in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, with the contract period lasting 240 days. The tender is valued at £65,000 and involves electronic submission through the Public Tenders Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in nature-based solutions and flood risk management. Companies that are familiar with integrating environmental strategies into public sector projects and have a background in research and policy development would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure nature of this procurement invites a diverse range of suppliers to participate, facilitating potential business growth through collaboration with a renowned institution like the University of Edinburgh. The focus on creating policy and guidance means there is potential for long-term impact, positioning service providers as leaders in applying innovative environmental solutions to public estate management.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of "Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate" as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open procedure which shall be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 to establish a contract. ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission a feasibility study of the potential to integrate nature-based solutions (NbS) for addressing flood risk on the NHS Scotland estate. This research will inform the development of policy and guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555668 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555668

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555668
  Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate - The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of "Feasibility of Nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate" as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831704
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/19253348019E1BC295DA

## Provenance

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