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Opportunity to Tender - Ecology - Regional Framework Lots (England) - J. Murphy & Sons

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 14:49

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14 Jul 2026 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

J. Murphy & Sons is seeking experienced civil engineering subcontractors to provide ecology and environmental services for major infrastructure programmes across England, including Network Rail CP7, the TransPennine Route Upgrade, Peel Ports and other rail and infrastructure projects. The buying organisation is BIP Solutions Limited. The work covers ecological surveys and assessments, preliminary ecological appraisals, habitat surveys and classification, protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments, and biodiversity net gain reporting. It also includes licensed ecology work, licence applications, ecological supervision of vegetation clearance and site works, toolbox talks, mitigation and compensation, species and habitat monitoring, ecological feature installation, post-construction reporting, environmental compliance advice, permitting and stakeholder support, construction planning input, and the preparation and interpretation of ecological data, technical reports and compliance records. The relevant classification is civil engineering support services (CPV 71311100).

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Suppliers were required to express interest through CompeteFor to receive further tender information. The submission deadline set by the buyer was 21 July 2026 at 15:45. The resulting contract is scheduled to run from 14 August 2026 to 11 August 2028. Its estimated value is £1,000,000, with a minimum estimated value of £500,000, both in GBP. The framework is divided into regional lots across England, with call-off opportunities aligned to regional delivery teams and project locations; the detailed lot structure and next steps were to be provided to interested suppliers. The main procurement category is works, although the requirement is for specialist ecology and environmental services supporting infrastructure delivery.

This opportunity suits specialist ecological consultancies and experienced environmental subcontractors able to support rail, ports, civil engineering and other infrastructure programmes. Strong candidates will be able to undertake habitat and protected species surveys, ecological impact and biodiversity net gain assessments, monitoring, mitigation and compensation, and provide clear technical and compliance reporting. The work also favours suppliers with appropriately licensed ecologists who can prepare Natural England mitigation licence applications, supervise licensed works, produce method statements and demonstrate compliance with licence conditions. Capability in ecological clerk of works services, vegetation clearance supervision, toolbox talks, stakeholder engagement, environmental permitting and construction risk management is relevant. Suppliers need capacity to support regional delivery teams and multiple project locations, alongside experience of working to planning authority, regulatory and CIEEM requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Title

Opportunity to Tender - Ecology - Regional Framework Lots (England) - J. Murphy & Sons

Notice Description

J. Murphy & Sons invites expressions of interest from experienced civil engineering subcontractors for inclusion on a framework of regional lots across England, supporting major infrastructure programmes. The framework will provide call off opportunities aligned to regional delivery teams and project locations. Project Portfolio Includes: Network Rail CP7 TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Peel Ports Other rail and infrastructure projects across England Scope of Services: The framework will cover the provision of ecology and environmental services, including: Ecological Surveys & Assessments Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA) Habitat surveys and classification (e.g. UKHab) Protected species surveys (e.g. bats, great crested newts, badgers, reptiles, birds) Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and reporting Licensed & Specialist Ecology Works Delivery of works requiring protected species licences Services undertaken by appropriately licensed ecologists in accordance with CIEEM guidance Preparation and submission of licence applications (e.g. Natural England mitigation licences) Supervision of works under licence conditions, including method statements and compliance reporting Vegetation Clearance & Ecological Support Ecological supervision of vegetation clearance and site works (e.g. Ecological Clerk of Works - ECoW) Toolbox talks and site briefings to ensure compliance with environmental requirements Sensitive clearance works in accordance with ecological constraints Monitoring & Mitigation Implementation of ecological mitigation and compensation measures Species and habitat monitoring programmes Installation and monitoring of ecological features (e.g. bat boxes, fencing, habitat creation) Post construction monitoring and reporting Environmental Compliance & Advice Advice to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and planning conditions Support for environmental permitting and stakeholder engagement Input into construction planning to manage ecological risks Data Management & Reporting Collection, analysis and interpretation of ecological data Preparation of technical reports, licence documentation and compliance records Delivery of outputs aligned to planning authority and regulatory requirements How to Apply: Suppliers must express interest through CompeteFor to receive further tender information, including lot structure and next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c496e61d-51e0-4a38-8513-cf8904a95e21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49efac8-af91-45f7-9d2c-9499ee11c263
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW5 1TN
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Kentish Town North
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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