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Minerals and Waste Consultancy

Somerset Council · Local authority

In brief

Somerset Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (South West).

The estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 33 months, up to 39 months with extensions, starting 28 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 60% · Quality 30% · Social Value 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Support in the drafting of the new Minerals and Waste Plan. The Minerals and Waste Plan will set out how Somerset will provide for the supply of minerals and management of waste while protecting communities and the environment over the next 15 years, covering the period 2029-2044.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 102787-2026

About the buyer

Somerset CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

315

Awards

259

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From notice 102787-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.