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title: "Auditing and Reporting on Submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 Applications"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838107"
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# Auditing and Reporting on Submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 Applications

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838107

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## Summary

Transport Scotland has completed a public procurement process titled "Auditing and Reporting on Submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 Applications." This project is located in Glasgow, UK, and falls under the services category within the transport sector. The procurement process utilised an open procedure method, and the key activity date is 15th July 2026 when the contract was signed. The central purchasing body, Transport Scotland, aimed to secure consultancy services to assist with auditing and reporting on transport and environmental impact assessments linked to renewable energy developments, specifically under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in environmental and transport assessments, especially those familiar with statutory planning processes and renewable energy legislation. Businesses with expertise in performing detailed audits and drafting comprehensive consultation responses are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded supplier, Jacobs U.K. Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation positioned to take advantage of such public procurement opportunities, providing expertise and resources to meet the demanding requirements of Transport Scotland and support strategic infrastructure development.

## Notice

The requirement is for consultancy support to audit, support and draft responses (including recommendations where necessary) for Transport Scotland to issue to Local Authorities and other applicants submitted in support of Section 36 applications, including Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments. Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 relates to the consent required for the construction of generating stations, including wind farms and other renewable energy developments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To support Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, in fulfilling its statutory consultee role in the planning process for energy consents submitted to the Scottish Government under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, with specific regard to transport, road safety and network impacts. The appointed consultant will be required to: - Audit Transport Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments and related supporting information submitted with Section 36 applications; - Prepare draft consultation responses and recommendations for Transport Scotland to issue to Local Authorities and applicants; and - Provide support in line with statutory consultee requirements and agreed service standards. All audits and draft responses will be completed in accordance with the statutory timescales applicable to each request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561132 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £288,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7ER |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561132

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561132
  Auditing and Reporting on Submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 Applications - The requirement is for consultancy support to audit, support and draft responses (including recommendations where necessary) for Transport Scotland to issue to Local Authorities and other applicants submitted in support of Section 36 applications, including Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments. Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 relates to the consent required for the construction of generating stations, including wind farms and other renewable energy developments.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838107

## Provenance

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