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SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 8

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for the 'SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 8', focusing on environmental management services. The contract was awarded on 13th January 2026 to The National Trust, a well-regarded organisation in the sector, with the total contract value amounting to £45,828. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract spans from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2028, covering multiple regions including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories, as well as parts of Europe. This project will address biodiversity enhancements required for Major Enhancement schemes ensuring statutory biodiversity net gain compliance in 2025/26.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and social enterprises interested in environmental consulting and management. The National Trust's involvement demonstrates the importance of expertise in delivering biodiversity net gains through feasibility studies. Businesses with capabilities in environmental monitoring and management, especially within the specified geographic locations, would find this tender process advantageous to expand their service offerings. Additionally, the potential for involvement in future lots encourages long-term business planning and strategic partnerships in the realm of environmental enhancement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 8

Notice Description

National Highways is looking to procure feasibility studies for a total of 1,000 biodiversity units, covering both habitat and hedgerow units. The feasibility studies and their associated reports must be completed in financial year 25/26. These units will be acquired as offsite enhancements on behalf of Major Enhancement schemes to ensure they are able to achieve either 10% biodiversity net gain (of habitats and hedgerows) or to ensure these schemes are compliant with the Statutory Biodiversity Metric trading rules. These required units have been separated into the 18 Lots below. Lots 1 to 12 have been grouped into three groups based upon their specific geographic location. Lots 13 to 18 are regional Lots. The Supplier can apply to undertake feasibility studies for projects which would either fully or partially deliver the units in any lot(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e93fa78-de5c-4c29-8922-ae54a727b8ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0254349d-62d3-4d9d-b84f-1bb5b7003af5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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 LIMITED
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
Post Town
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

THE NATIONAL TRUST

Further Information

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