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SEDPS-NH-0036-BNG Units for A12 Widening Scheme

National Highways

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12 Oct 2026 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured 20.612 biodiversity units, comprising habitat and hedgerow units, as off-site enhancements for the A12 Widening Scheme. The purpose is to help the scheme achieve 10% biodiversity net gain across habitats and hedgerows. This is environmental enhancement and planning work, rather than construction of the road itself. Delivery is in the East of England. The requirement is for measurable biodiversity units that can contribute to habitat and hedgerow gains associated with a major highways scheme.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The award was made on 12 October 2026, for £314,887. The contract period runs from 2 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. National Highways used a selective procedure, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement’s estimated value was also £314,887. The original submission deadline was 31 July 2026 at 5pm. The requirement was treated as works, with the purchase covering habitat and hedgerow biodiversity units for the A12 scheme. The procurement was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For suppliers of biodiversity units and habitat creation or restoration, this award demonstrates demand from National Highways for off-site habitat and hedgerow enhancements tied to a major road scheme’s biodiversity net gain obligations. A credible competitor would need to secure and deliver units that count towards both habitat and hedgerow outcomes, and show that they can support a 10% net gain target. The selected supplier was a large wildlife trust, indicating that an established conservation organisation was successful in this procurement; however, the opportunity was also identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers with relevant land, ecological delivery capability and the capacity to provide the required units in the East of England are aligned with this specific requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEDPS-NH-0036-BNG Units for A12 Widening Scheme

Notice Description

National Highways is looking to procure a total of 20.612 biodiversity units, covering both habitat and hedgerow units. These units will be acquired as offsite enhancements on behalf of the A12 Widening Scheme to ensure they are able to achieve 10% biodiversity net gain (of habitats and hedgerows).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a178f3c-6c62-46e7-b408-5740af59cd93
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3a09e2-1dbc-43f2-b76d-6e87f44bda02
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£314,887 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£314,887 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Further Information

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