Scope
Reference
TAVI3172A
Description
On 22 October, the Secretary of State for Transport announced the launch of the promised ANPS review, including undertaking an Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS), alongside a Habitats Regulations Assessment and other necessary technical work.
The Transport Secretary's statement set out that the ANPS review would consider important changes in legislation, policy and data to ensure that any proposed scheme meets the Government's four clear tests:
• It contributes to economic growth across the country;
• It meets our air quality obligations;
• It is consistent with our noise commitments; and crucially
• it aligns with our legal obligations on climate change, including net zero.
The Authority are seeking external support to carry out the work required to reflect any amendments made to the Airport National Policy Statement (as a result of the review) in supporting documents, including:
• Scoping Report for an Appraisal of Sustainability (including scoping for the Equalities Impact Assessment and Health Impact Analysis);
• Habitats Regulations Assessment Methodology Report;
• Appraisal of Sustainability;
• Habitats Regulations Assessment
• Equalities Impact Assessment; and
• Health Impact Analysis.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 December 2025 to 16 May 2026
- Possible extension to 16 January 2027
- 1 year, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Provide support relating to AoS/HRA/HIA/EqIA during and after public consultation and throughout parliamentary scrutiny of ANPS up to December 2026
Produce post-adoption statement on the conclusion of appraisal of sustainability.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Expertise in carrying out Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), Equalities Impact Assessment (EqIA) and Health Impact Analysis (HIA) associated with planning documents is required.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Experience, Solutions Methodology, SUitability and COntract Management - full details can be found in Tender documentation |
Quality | 70% |
| Pricing Schedule | Cost per milestone requirement |
Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Wellbeing - Improve Health and Wellbeing |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Initial planned activity via an exisiting CCS Framework
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Contact name: J Costelloe
Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government