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OO Services - Woodland Restoration - SEPD 0327

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC has completed the procurement process for woodland restoration services, focusing on ecological enhancements in the UK, specifically in Perth and Chipping Norton. This initiative, titled "OO Services - Woodland Restoration - SEPD 0327", aims to restore 99.3 hectares of woodland to comply with regulatory standards. The contract, directly awarded to Evenlode Landscape Recovery Limited, valued at £1,281,712 GBP, falls under the "Environmental services" category, with a contract period from 23rd February 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement process has concluded, with the final award notice published on 23rd February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological services and habitat restoration. The requirement for nature market providers underscores the need for expertise in ecological design and implementation, making it ideal for SMEs that can offer these specialist skills. Businesses involved in measurable environmental outcomes and capable of transparent monitoring can leverage this project to demonstrate their capabilities, potentially leading to increased market opportunities and contributing to environmental sustainability goals mandated by regulatory authorities like Ofgem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OO Services - Woodland Restoration - SEPD 0327

Notice Description

Funding to be provided for 99.3 hectares of woodland restoration. To ensure measurable ecological enhancement to support regulatory compliance, this work should be undertaken by specialist nature market providers. Nature market providers apply specialist ecological expertise to design, implement and monitor habitat improvements that generate quantifiable ecosystem services alongside other natural capital benefits. Their work is underpinned by evidence-based methodologies, transparent monitoring and auditable data. Their ability to generate and report on measurable environmental outcomes represents a strong advantage and will allow SSEN Distribution to clearly demonstrate to Ofgem that the ED2 environmental undertakings have been met

Procurement Information

To ensure measurable ecological enhancement to support regulatory compliance, this work should be undertaken by specialist nature market providers. Nature market providers apply specialist ecological expertise to design, implement and monitor habitat improvements that generate quantifiable ecosystem services alongside other natural capital benefits. Their work is underpinned by evidence-based methodologies, transparent monitoring and auditable data. Their ability to generate and report on measurable environmental outcomes represents a strong advantage and will allow SSEN Distribution to clearly demonstrate to Ofgem that the ED2 environmental undertakings have been met.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065544
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016231-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,281,712 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 3AQ
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City North
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVENLODE LANDSCAPE RECOVERY

Further Information

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