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TMBC - Biodiversity Net Gain Feasibility and Implementation Study

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 May 2025 at 15:24

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) engaged in a public procurement process for a Biodiversity Net Gain Feasibility and Implementation Study, focusing on the feasibility of implementing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) on council-owned land. The project aims to support the council's forthcoming Green Infrastructure Action Plan. This initiative falls under the industry category of engineering-related scientific and technical services, with additional classifications in technical testing, analysis, consultancy, and environmental services. The procurement process commenced with a tender release on 20th February 2025, with expressions of interest due by 13th March 2025 and tender submissions by 20th March 2025. Located in Tunbridge Wells, England, the procurement moved from the tender stage to the award stage, with the successful supplier being Eunomia Research and Consulting Ltd. The contract was awarded on 23rd May 2025, running from 2nd June 2025 to 30th September 2025, with a total value of £14,970.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs involved in environmental consulting, technical analysis, and engineering services. The open procurement method employed by TMBC ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, welcoming businesses capable of delivering detailed feasibility studies and actionable implementation strategies related to Biodiversity Net Gain. Companies with expertise in environmental and green infrastructure projects, possessing the technical acumen to assess and manage BNG frameworks, are ideally suited to participate and potentially benefit from such strategic engagements, thereby enhancing their portfolios and expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TMBC - Biodiversity Net Gain Feasibility and Implementation Study

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to commission a study to examine the feasibility of delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) on council owned land and the implementation implications of such an approach. This evidence will be used to inform the council approach to BNG moving forward, and the council's emerging Green Infrastructure Action Plan. . Tenderers interested in this opportunity must register their interest via the Kent Business Portal, once registered (registration is free), you will be able to view and respond to the documents. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 20/02/25 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 13/03/2025 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 20/03/25 Evaluation: w/c 24/03/25 Appointment of contractor: w/c 07/04/25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b399-0372-4ae2-86f2-f13080a4eca0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89a13715-e9ec-4f5d-a153-bb35f2bb33ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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
TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUNOMIA RESEARCH AND CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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