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SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 17

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has awarded a contract to Plantlife International for a project titled "SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 17," classified under the "Environmental management" industry category. The initiative involves conducting feasibility studies for 1,000 biodiversity units, including habitat and hedgerow units, which are distributed across multiple geographic locations, such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The primary objective is to achieve a 10% biodiversity net gain or comply with the Statutory Biodiversity Metric trading rules for Major Enhancement schemes. With an awarded value of £476,880, the contract spans from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2028, marking significant engagement from the Planning to the Award stage, with the tender period having concluded on 2nd October 2025.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the environmental sector, particularly those specialising in feasibility studies, biodiversity, or environmental monitoring services. The selective procurement method employed, via a dynamic purchasing system, invites qualified businesses to explore regional or specialised disciplines within the specified lots. Companies with expertise in delivering environmental management services and the capacity for international operations are well-suited to compete in such tenders, potentially positioning themselves for further opportunities in both national and international markets facilitated by National Highways' expansive projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 17

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-d00efdb9-f96f-489f-8a6f-064938072043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d4e33dd-c03d-4812-9372-4c15285091d0
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
£476,880 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£476,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months 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

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

PLANTLIFE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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