Notice Information
Notice Title
PRO004864 - Goods - Dynamic Market - Biodiversity Net Gain
Notice Description
To ensure compliance with the Environment Act and planning regulations, United Utilities needs to procure Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. These units represent certified ecological enhancements that offset habitat loss caused by development activities. Securing these units is essential for meeting statutory obligations, avoiding project delays, and maintaining our organisation's reputation for environmental responsibility. The scope includes sourcing government registered BNG units from approved providers to deliver measurable biodiversity improvements in line with legal and sustainability commitments. This purchase supports our strategic objectives by enabling project delivery without risk of non-compliance for Biodiversity Net Gain.
Lot Information
Lot 1 - BNG Units - Habitat
To ensure compliance with the Environment Act and planning regulations, United Utilities needs to procure Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. These units represent certified ecological enhancements that offset habitat loss caused by development activities. Securing these units is essential for meeting statutory obligations, avoiding project delays, and maintaining our organisation's reputation for environmental responsibility. The scope includes sourcing government registered BNG units from approved providers to deliver measurable biodiversity improvements in line with legal and sustainability commitments. This purchase supports our strategic objectives by enabling project delivery without risk of non-compliance for Biodiversity Net Gain.
Lot 2 - BNG Units - HedgerowsDefinition: Linear habitats composed of shrubs and trees, often forming field boundaries. BNG Metric * Hedgerows are assessed separately from area-based habitats. * Factors include length, condition, and connectivity. * Higher scores for species-rich hedgerows and those linking priority habitats.
Lot 3 - BNG Units - WatercoursesDefinition: Natural or artificial channels where water flows, including rivers, streams, ditches, canals, and culverts. BNG Metric: * Uses the Watercourse Metric (part of the statutory biodiversity metric). * Assesses condition, connectivity, and species diversity * Applies if development is within 10 meters of a watercourse
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05fbcb
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085503-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Dynamic market
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
45 - Construction work
70 - Real estate services
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
-
- CPV Codes
03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
45112320 - Land-reclamation work
45112360 - Land rehabilitation work
70122000 - Land sale or purchase services
70122100 - Land sale services
70122200 - Land purchase services
70332100 - Land management services
90722300 - Land reclamation services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 Dec 20349 years to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- 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
- UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Adam Almond
- Contact Email
- adam.almond@uuplc.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 765823200
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WARRINGTON
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085503-2025
22nd December 2025 - Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
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