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DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland

Department for the Economy

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for the Economy

Buyer Address: 39/49 Adelaide Street, Belfast, UKN06, BT2 8FD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies and Services Division

Buyer Address: Clare House 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
250000.0 GBP
Gross: 300000 GBP
Published
13 Jun 2025, 13:59
Deadline
17 Jul 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90700000 - Environmental services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Department needs to understand the impact of mineral development policy on the local environment. The minerals policy will set the framework for mineral exploration and development, therefore the Department requires a Supplier to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) that fully meets the requirements of The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004, and a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) that fully meets the requirements of Regulation 43 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (as amended). Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032335-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 250,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-02-17T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Proposed Methodology (24%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Proposed Team Experience (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Contract Management and Contingency (16%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Total Contract Price (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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