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title: "Award of Noise Impact Assessment for S36 Applications 2026-2027 (SXL ETC DA)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837626"
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buyer: "Argyll and Bute Council"
published: "2026-08-31"
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# Award of Noise Impact Assessment for S36 Applications 2026-2027 (SXL ETC DA)

Buyer: Argyll and Bute Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837626

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council appointed a specialist consultancy to provide noise impact assessments and related planning advice for S36 applications, supporting the Council’s Planning Team. The work covers the full process, from initial site visits and preparation of noise impact assessments through to advice and representation at public inquiries or hearing sessions. The requirement relates particularly to wind farm developments and services addressing noise pollution. Delivery is for sites being considered through Argyll and Bute Council’s planning approval processes. The appointed supplier is Mott MacDonald Limited. This is a professional environmental and planning support service for organisations with the expertise to assess noise impacts and present technical evidence in the context of major energy infrastructure applications.

This procurement has been awarded. Argyll and Bute Council used a direct award procedure, appointing a single supplier without competition. The award was made on 31 August 2026 to Mott MacDonald Limited for £182,380, inclusive of the stated contract value in GBP. The service is charged on a time basis, with final spend dependent on demand arising from planning approval outcomes. The estimate covers initial noise impact assessments for six sites and 100 hours of support at public inquiries or hearing sessions. It also allows for support at up to 16 sites, including sites continuing from an earlier consultancy arrangement because of changes in planning legislation. One bid was recorded.

For a supplier assessing future demand from this buyer, the award shows a requirement for end-to-end noise consultancy supporting major planning applications, rather than assessment work alone. A credible competitor would need to undertake site visits, prepare robust noise impact assessments, advise a local authority planning team and represent technical conclusions at public inquiries or hearing sessions. The requirement also favours organisations able to provide flexible time-charged resource as planning outcomes affect the eventual workload. Relevant experience should include wind farm or comparable energy infrastructure applications, noise pollution assessment and planning legislation. Capacity is important: the expected workload spans multiple sites and may continue where applications are affected by legislative change.

## Notice

The service will provide Argyll and Bute Council's Planning Team with Noise Impact Assessments and advice, ranging from initial site visits up to and including representation at Public Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563373 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,380 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Argyll and Bute Council |
| Additional buyers | East Lothian Council; Scottish Government |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Postcode area | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | Mott MacDonald; GR Taxis; rreidminibus; Premier taxis; ac's taxis; Lorien Resourcing Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31121340 - Wind farm
- 90742000 - Services related to noise pollution

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2026 at 10:26 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563373

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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