Public Rights of Way (Definitive Map Modification Order) Consultancy Services

Procurement description

The Council wishes to commission a consultant to investigate and research certain Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) applications, submitted to Carmarthenshire County Council, producing a report with a clear, evidenced recommendation. Applications will be selected by the Countryside Access Manager, from the current DMMO register.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL14 - South West Wales

Total value (estimated)

35000 GBP Excluding VAT

54000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2031

Carmarthenshire County Council

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

CPV classifications

• 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
• 90710000 - Environmental management
• 71510000 - Site-investigation services

Delivery regions

• UKL14 - South West Wales

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

This market engagement targets consultancy providers with expertise in public rights of way, Environmental & Countryside management, to support Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) applications. Relevant CPV codes for this opportunity include highways consultancy, environmental consultancy and site investigation services. Providers with skills in legal, environmental, research and mapping aspects of public rights of way are encouraged to participate. The purpose of this early market engagement exercise is to inform potential providers about this upcoming opportunity. We invite interested organisations to express their interest and request further details by contacting Caroline Ferguson at cferguson@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

Due date

09 January 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

02 February 2026