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SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 19

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process titled "SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 19." This contract, focused on environmental management, connects to enhancing biodiversity through feasibility studies for habitats and hedgerows. The project aims for a biodiversity net gain of at least 10% and complies with statutory trading rules. The procurement method involved a selective approach with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract was awarded on 14th January 2026. The contract period begins on 16th February 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2026. This procurement process spans various locations, including the UK and other regions, and targets the financial year 2025/26. The procurement's estimated value is £61,009, paid in GBP.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental management, particularly those supplying feasibility studies and monitoring services. This type of contract is particularly attractive to SMEs and VCSEs, as it supports their participation. Companies specialising in biodiversity enhancements, habitat evaluations, or environmental studies could find this tender beneficial for business growth. The engagement of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts as the supplier underscores a sector preference for experienced environmental organisations, offering further collaboration potential for businesses geared towards environmental management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 19

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-b5fd17-97b23403-0f59-4a23-8336-754e7b332c8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2927c02-80e5-4aea-8a30-523d121988da
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
£61,009 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,009 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
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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