Tender

Responsible Body for Conservation Covenant at Greatham North East

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 09:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is actively seeking a responsible organisation for a conservation covenant related to the Greatham North East Flood Alleviation Scheme. This opportunity focuses on the environmental services sector, requiring the chosen entity to register and monitor a newly created habitat. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with interested parties required to submit their quotations by 28th November 2025. The procurement is being carried out using an open competition method, specifically designed for below-threshold purchases, meaning a wider range of bidders can participate. The role will commence on 1st December 2025 and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the start of the construction phase in September 2026, with a monitoring duration extended over 30 years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in environmental services. Businesses with expertise in habitat monitoring and conservation are particularly well-suited for this contract, given the long-term commitment to habitat management and observation associated with the Greatham North East scheme. The contract, valued at £80,000, offers a stable, long-term partnership with the Environment Agency, potentially enhancing a company's reputation and authority within the industry. The project’s longevity could enable businesses to establish a lasting government relationship, paving the way for future projects and collaborations in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Responsible Body for Conservation Covenant at Greatham North East

Notice Description

The Environment Agency are seeking an organisation to act as Responsible Body for the conservation covenant to register and monitor the habitat being created on the Greatham North East Flood Alleviation Scheme. The construction phase will start September 2026 and finish two years later, and require 30 years monitoring from site 'activation date'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071098-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2055 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.reed@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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