Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb8-b476-73d0-84ed-97efc8b5a099/renewable-energy-study closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Renewable Energy Study [South Downs National Park Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-downs-national-park-authority) Estimated value £20,000 Published 28 Jun 2023 Deadline Closed 25 Jul 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of the Renewable Energy Study is to inform the preparation of the South Downs Local Plan Review covering the plan period 2022 to 2040. SDNPA requires a consultancy to provide evidence base for a renewed Local Plan policy approach towards renewable energy, including: a-developing criteria for and assessing potential allocation sites for renewable, low carbon energy, including their technical suitability for the technology, mainly solar and wind, and their landscape and other impacts on the purposes of the National Park, including cumulative impacts and compatibility with the National Park's strategy for nature-based solutions to adapt and mitigate for climate change; b-Having engaged with local stakeholders, providing recommendations for a locally specific policy that would include support for community energy proposals and individual small scale schemes for domestic and other buildings; and c- identifying any other opportunities to provide support within the Local Plan Review for development that would help to meet the objectives of the Authority's Climate Change Adaptation Plan and Strategy. Additional information: SDNPA use an electronic sourcing portal to manage all tendering and quotation exercises and current and future contract opportunities can be viewed at [in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns). In order to view the full documents available it is necessary to register with the portal. Registration is free and only has to be done once. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Energy-efficiency consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/59f1a903-4af5-4bb8-85ea-18fecca53e08) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile South Downs National Park Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-downs-national-park-authority) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing · UK Atomic Energy Authority · 30 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing) [Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender · University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · 37 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender) [Asbestos Surveys · Northamptonshire Partnership Homes · 27 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys) [Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 31 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite) [Penistone Station - Independent Assessor · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 26 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor) [CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor · Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · 27 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)