Tender

Working with Nature Habitat Management Coordinator 2025-2027 Local Places for Nature

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has initiated a tender for a project titled "Working with Nature Habitat Management Coordinator 2025-2027 Local Places for Nature," focusing on the management and restoration of habitats in ecologically important sites across the county. This project falls under the industry category of environmental management and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The tender period ends on 7th January 2026, with enquiries concluding on 19th December 2025. The project location is Port Talbot, situated in the UKL17 region. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open competition method below the threshold, encouraging various suppliers to express interest.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in habitat management and environmental services. The project is backed by the Local Places for Nature fund, offering a total contract value of £95,000, with criteria weighted at 60% for quality and 40% for cost. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to respond due to the open nature of the competition and the emphasis on quality. Engaging in this project could not only provide financial gains but also enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in delivering environmental conservation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Working with Nature Habitat Management Coordinator 2025-2027 Local Places for Nature

Notice Description

The Countryside & Wildlife Team (C&W Team) of Neath Port Talbot Council (the Council) intend to undertake a project focusing on habitat management and restoration on local places for nature around the county. The project will involve bringing existing ecologically important sites across the county into active conservation management. The project is funded through the Local Places for Nature fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079548-2025
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

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angharad Clarke
Contact Email
procurement@npt.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01639 763929

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

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