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Contract for Positive Management Ecological compensation works at Leigh Woods

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Contract for Positive Management Ecological Compensation Works at Leigh Woods" as a part of the MetroWest Phase 1 project. The procurement process was initiated as a direct method, conducted below threshold without competition, and has recently been completed. The works are categorised under the "Landscaping work" CPV code and are set to take place in Leigh Woods, Avon Gorge Special Area of Conservation, which is within the UKK12 region - specifically Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 17 November 2025 and is slated to conclude a decade later on 17 November 2035. The legal basis for this contract follows UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in ecological compensation and landscaping works, particularly those experienced in working with conservation projects. Although the procurement method was direct and did not invite competition, suppliers like Forestry England, a large-scale organisation, are well-positioned to undertake such specialised ecological works. Businesses with expertise in habitat restoration and environmental management may find future similar opportunities in collaboration with government bodies like North Somerset Council, which aims to mitigate environmental impacts through planned compensatory works. The significant contract value of £75,000 (gross amount £90,000) reflects a robust opportunity conducive to business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for Positive Management Ecological compensation works at Leigh Woods

Notice Description

The MetroWest Phase 1 project required Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) consent from Natural England, due to the proposed works in the Avon Gorge Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Part of the mitigation proposed for the impacts in the gorge is positive management works to Leigh Woods on Forestry England land, as compensation for loss of 1.45ha woodland by the Scheme. These works are required to begin before construction works happen in the Avon Gorge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078980-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORESTRY ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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