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SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 3

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by National Highways Limited, is for the feasibility studies of 1,000 biodiversity units under the title "SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 3". This initiative falls under the industry category of Environmental management, with additional focus on Environmental monitoring. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The overall contract value is £66,822, and the project is set to commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028. The geographical areas of interest include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. Key dates for this procurement included a tender period that ended on 2nd October 2025 and an award date of 9th February 2026. The awarded supplier for this tender is the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive biodiversity feasibility studies. SMEs and organisations with VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) credentials are particularly well-suited to compete, given the demonstrated suitability and preferences in the procurement process. Companies with expertise in environmental management and monitoring, and who can provide value-added biodiversity solutions to meet statutory objectives, will find the tender appealing as it aligns with broader environmental enhancement schemes. The project span across multiple regions provides ample scope for diverse operational activities, enabling substantial growth avenues for businesses adept in handling extensive ecological projects.

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Notice Title

SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 3

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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38ba878b-4e9e-4fa6-b505-c5ae1e02d7df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834706b1-e227-483d-90be-16f02d2ffa3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£66,822 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,822 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
9 Feb 20262 weeks 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

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

ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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