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Biodiversity Net Gain Units - Moreton Park

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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11 Aug 2025 at 13:27

Award

11 Aug 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Biodiversity Net Gain Units - Moreton Park," led by United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company based in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. This contract, aiming to purchase 15.17 biodiversity units for implementing Biodiversity Net Gain for the HARP Park and Ride Planning Application, is classified under the services category. The procurement was executed via a direct award method due to the absence of competition, with the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54. The process was swiftly completed with the award notice published on 11 August 2025, and the contract period is set from 12 September 2025 to 30 November 2025. The procurement's scope spans several regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the environmental services and land management sectors, particularly those skilled in biodiversity assessments and improvements. Given the purchase's direct award nature, it highlights the importance for businesses to build strong relationships and technical know-how to qualify for such specialised tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Sandra Margaret Ireton, can benefit significantly due to their flexibility and expertise in niche environmental areas, marking an opportunity to expand their portfolio and influence in the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Biodiversity Net Gain Units - Moreton Park

Notice Description

Purchase of 15.17 biodiversity units, which are required to implement Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for the HARP Park and Ride Planning Application.

Procurement Information

Competition absent

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05850c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047672-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70122000 - Land sale or purchase services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£404,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialapprovalsboard@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANDRA MARGARET IRETON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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