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title: "Dumfries and Galloway Council - WEF Wanlock Water, Wanlockhead and WEF Nith Nature Reserve, Dumfries."
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
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# Dumfries and Galloway Council - WEF Wanlock Water, Wanlockhead and WEF Nith Nature Reserve, Dumfries.

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834647

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "WEF Wanlock Water, Wanlockhead and WEF Nith Nature Reserve, Dumfries," with a keen focus on enhancing the environmental and recreational potential of these regions. The procurement, categorised under "services," will be executed across two distinct lots. Lot 1 involves a feasibility study for water quality and climate resilience improvements at the Wanlock Water Catchment in southwest Scotland, while Lot 2 focuses on creating a riverside nature reserve at the River Nith in Dumfries. The overarching aim is to revamp these areas under the framework of the Water Environment Fund (WEF) overseen by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). A future notice date has been set for 6th July 2026, with the procurement process being centrally managed by Dumfries and Galloway Council via their procurement team based at Carruthers House, Dumfries.

This tender offers a prime opportunity for consultancy firms and consortiums that specialise in environmental restoration, civil engineering, and ecological project development. The multidisciplinary nature of the work supports involvement from businesses capable of managing water quality projects, improving biodiversity, and enhancing public spaces. Such initiatives provide a substantial platform for growth for companies involved in sustainable development, environmental engineering, and community infrastructure improvement. Potential suppliers can vie for awards on both lots, making it an attractive proposition for established companies or collaborative consortiums with a breadth of expertise in the sectors covered under this procurement.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council - WEF Wanlock Water, Wanlockhead and WEF Nith Nature Reserve, Dumfries. The work is split across two Lots: Lot 1 Wanlock Water (RIBA1); Lot 2 Nith Nature Reserve, Dumfries(RIBA 1&2). Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the work, we would welcome either a single consultancy/ company that has all the skills in house or a consortium that can bring all of the skills required together. However, we appreciate it may be unlikely that a single consultancy has capacity and multiple disciplines. A detailed Description of Services for Lot 1 and 2 is currently being prepared.

### Lot Information

Wanlock Water Restoration Project- Indicative scope and outputs

The Contracting Authority intends to procure a feasibility study focusing on improving water quality and flows along with enhanced biodiversity, industrial heritage awareness and climate resilience for the Wanlock catchement and its communities. The commission is tasked to develop the project brief and test the feasibility of potential interventions, gathering information on constraints, risks, costs and potential delivery routes. The study is expected to be undertaken within the policy and funding context of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) Water Environment Fund (WEF), which supports the identification and delivery of measures to improve the ecological status of water bodies. As such, the feasibility work should consider the objectives of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and identify opportunities for restoration and enhancement that may be eligible for future WEF support. The commission for the Wanlock Water is anticipated to require a minewater pollution reduction and treatment feasibility assessment, based on existing knowledge and characterisation of the problem, along with a scoping and feasibility study of wider opportunities and constraints to define future locations of works. Opportunities may exist to undertake treatment trials and to deliver multiple benefits within the riparian zone and floodplain and on the hill and moor landscape. The commission shall allow the project to complete Stage 1 of the framework of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work.. Scope TBC Review existing data and info - gap analysis. Targeted field surveys/assessments Delivery of opportunities & constraints mapping to assess feasibility. Baseline hydrological assessment of catchment. Outputs: project brief; feasibility report and high level summary; opportunity and constraints mapping; risk register; recommended next steps

Lot 2 Nith Nature Reserve - Indicative scope and concept design outputs

The commission for the Nith Nature Reserve Project is to complete RIBA stages 1 and 2. This project aims to deliver a riverside nature reserve for people and wildlife by creating an enhanced natural setting for the Nith River. We will deliver significant ecological improvements, enhance the biodiversity and natural habitat and create a multiuse recreational area that is accessible to everyone in the community and provides multi-sensory experiences and educational opportunities. There are opportunities for improvements that would reduce morphological pressure capacity through habitat creation and could benefit flood risk and reduce sediment deposition further downstream. Dumfries and Galloway Council aim to deliver the drivers for biodiversity, climate resilience and better access to blue green infrastructure, access and amenity for local communities. The commission shall allow the project to complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the framework of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work.. TBC: Review existing data & gaps Field surveys/assessments Opportunities and constraints mapping to assess feasibility. RIBA Stage 1: project brief, geomorphological assessment, feasibility, constraints/risk register, next steps RIBA stage 2: preferred option report, concept designs informed by geomorphologist and landscape architect, visualisations and arcGIS style storyboard to present

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557958 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 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
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557958

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557958
  Dumfries and Galloway Council - WEF Wanlock Water, Wanlockhead and WEF Nith Nature Reserve, Dumfries. - Dumfries and Galloway Council - WEF Wanlock Water, Wanlockhead and WEF Nith Nature Reserve, Dumfries. The work is split across two Lots: Lot 1 Wanlock Water (RIBA1); Lot 2 Nith Nature Reserve, Dumfries(RIBA 1&2). Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the work, we would welcome either a single consultancy/ company that has all the skills in house or a consortium that can bring all of the skills required together. However, we appreciate it may be unlikely that a single consultancy has capacity and multiple disciplines. A detailed Description of Services for Lot 1 and 2 is currently being prepared.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834647
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834647

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