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SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 2

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process under observation involves National Highways Limited procuring feasibility studies for biodiversity units with a focus on ensuring compliance with statutory biodiversity metric trading rules. This project, titled "SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 2," falls under the environmental management industry category. It aims to cover a wide geographic scope including the UK, Europe, and other overseas territories. The process has currently reached the award stage, with the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts as the selected supplier. This contract, valued at £53,712.75, will run from 16 February 2026 to 31 March 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 2 October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and biodiversity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities given the suitability criteria. The project allows for regional focus, meaning businesses that can cater to specific geographic locations may have an added advantage. The emphasis on statutory compliance also offers scope for firms with expertise in environmental monitoring and enhancement to leverage their skills for business growth in a far-reaching market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 2

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-fd32445f-2de6-480c-8722-a01383d9ed82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf74675c-f11d-49cf-8484-21b8bc86b4c3
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
£53,712 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,712 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
9 Feb 20262 weeks 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

ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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