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Ecology Surveys Framework

PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth Water Limited, based in Havant, is finalising the procurement process for an 'Ecology Surveys Framework' concerning ecological services within Portsmouth, Hampshire, and West Sussex. The procurement, which follows a selective competitive procedure under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, encompasses three distinct ecological service lots: Terrestrial Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, and Arboriculture. The procurement, currently in the award stage, includes upcoming contract signings scheduled for 24th February 2026, following a standstill period ending on 23rd February 2026. The contracts will commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 2034, offering significant service delivery across specified UK regions.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological and environmental services, notably within agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife preservation sectors. SMEs such as Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited and Middlemarch Environmental Ltd, alongside larger entities like Tetra Tech Limited, have been involved, demonstrating prospects for both niche firms and larger organisations. With substantial tender values for each lot—Terrestrial Ecology at approximately £1 million and Aquatic Ecology at over £600,000—the framework can provide significant business growth, especially for firms engaged in comprehensive ecological assessments, habitat mapping, and conservation efforts. The opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses located within or seeking to expand their footprint in the UK's southern regions.

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Notice Title

Ecology Surveys Framework

Notice Description

Portsmouth Water is procuring a Framework Agreement for the provision of a range of ecology surveys throughout their operational area in Portsmouth, Hampshire and West Sussex. The services will be divided into 3 lots covering: 1. Terrestrial Ecology 2. Aquatic Ecology. 3. Arboriculture Terrestrial services will comprise a range of desk and field surveys to establish the presence or absence of species including bats, the hazel dormouse, otter, water vole, badger, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and moths. Aquatic services will comprise range of river and bankside surveys to provide habitat mapping and reporting. The surveys will include invertebrates, aquatic plants and fish. Arboriculture services to provide an arboriculture impact assessment, method statement and tree protection plan to record species, dimensions and quality of the trees on the various sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012926-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90700000 - Environmental services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,762,374 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Sophie Thwaites
Contact Email
sophie.thwaites@agilia.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 1LG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

DRYAD TREE SPECIALISTS

ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT

FIVE RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING

MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL

RSK BIOCENSUS

TETRA TECH

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