Tender

A review of National Highways' maintenance of biodiversity and water quality assets

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road, a central government public authority located in London, is conducting an open tender process for a project titled "A review of National Highways' maintenance of biodiversity and water quality assets." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically around environmental monitoring, and is intended to assess the effectiveness of National Highways' management practices. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 19 February 2026. Interested parties have until 16 February 2026 to submit any enquiries. The contract period is expected to commence on 2 March 2026 and conclude on 1 July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and consultancy, particularly those focused on biodiversity and water quality management. SMEs are encouraged to apply as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to smaller enterprises. Companies capable of delivering high-quality assessments and reports around asset management in these domains stand to leverage growth through collaboration with central government institutions such as the Office of Rail and Road. The procurement prioritises quality heavily, with 80% of the award criteria based on quality and the remaining 20% on cost, suggesting an emphasis on professional expertise and value-added services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A review of National Highways' maintenance of biodiversity and water quality assets

Notice Description

This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of National Highways' ongoing management of biodiversity and water quality improvements that it has delivered. This should include a review of National Highways' relevant asset management processes and data collection/reporting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010473-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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