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PCI_Lot B8_180 Fort Widley Bats additional support

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council, based in Winchester, is leading a procurement process titled "PCI_Lot B8_180 Fort Widley Bats additional support," under the industry's environmental engineering consultancy services category. This contract, part of the Place, Connectivity & Infrastructure Professional Services Framework, involves ecological support for Phase 2 of works at a bat hibernation roost. The procurement process is in the award stage, with Phillips Ecology identified as the supplier. The contract runs from 22 January 2026 to 31 May 2026, primarily located in the South East region, United Kingdom. Selective procurement is employed through a framework agreement call-off, making this opportunity accessible to organisations, notably SMEs, with specialised expertise.

Given its environmental focus, this tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in ecological consultancy, particularly those specialising in bat roosts and possessing necessary survey licences. Companies like Phillips Ecology, which offer ecological site supervision and bat survey services, can leverage their unique proficiency to deliver specialised knowledge essential for this contract. With the procurement method focusing on selective call-off from a framework agreement, SMEs equipped with NE Level 2 bat survey licences and those able to hold mitigation licences will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PCI_Lot B8_180 Fort Widley Bats additional support

Notice Description

A call-off from Lot B8 of the Place, Connectivity & Infrastructure Professional Services Framework 2022-2026 (Published 4 March 2022). * Ecological support is required to facilitate Phase 2 of works for removal of materials (to be carried out by a contractor) for works to a classic hibernation roost. * Ecological site supervision for removal of materials from the structure under a precautionary working method statement. * Ecological support of bat survey work and mitigation requirements for completion of the works. * Ongoing survey and site supervision support for further works and ongoing management of the site. * Phase 2 removal works are currently planned for April 2026. * Internal removal works are scheduled to be completed by 31 May 2026. * Bat ecologist with NE Level 2 bat survey licence, preferably with advanced survey licences (Levels 3 / 4), able to hold mitigation licences for multiple species, relevant experience with classic hibernation roosts including Greater Horseshoe bat roosts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f08b90f-5f7a-415f-b182-d8d8126a865e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f24948f-2f52-45de-9910-325701465a13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHILLIPS ECOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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