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

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 09:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

05 Feb 2026 at 13:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Office of Rail and Road focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of National Highways' management of biodiversity and water quality assets. The service contract was awarded to NOVASCAPE LIMITED, a small-to-medium enterprise based in York, UK, specialising in environmental monitoring services. The contract, valued at £58,263 net, covers the period from 6 March 2026 to 1 July 2026. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, demonstrating transparency. The procurement stages progressed from tender notice updates in early February 2026, with the tender period concluding on 19 February 2026, to the award and active contract status as of March 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and monitoring to engage with central government projects, enhancing their portfolio and gaining visibility in the public sector. Companies well-suited for similar tenders include those offering sustainable solutions, consultancy in asset management, and effective data collection in environmental improvements. Engaging in this sector can spur promotional growth for SMEs and help them establish a robust reputation by delivering excellence in service quality, which comprised 80% of the award criteria. Such contracts also offer the potential for forming long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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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/020730-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£58,263 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVASCAPE

Further Information

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