Planning

NEC Land Reversion Open Framework

NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 17:24

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process titled "NEC Land Reversion Open Framework" is being managed by Norfolk Environmental Credits Limited, a sub-central government public authority. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including the tender period closing on 1st May 2026, followed by the award period ending on 1st June 2026. This open procedure aims to establish a framework agreement focused on nutrient mitigation within designated catchments in Norfolk, covering both Phosphorus and Nitrogen. The industry category is environmental management, and the procurement is targeted at services above the threshold, with locations specified in regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The estimated total value for this framework agreement is set at £30,000,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in nutrient management solutions, particularly those specialising in environmental services and nutrient neutrality mitigation. It is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its open framework scheme structure, allowing flexible participation. Qualified suppliers will have the chance to engage in further competition or direct award processes for temporary or permanent contracts, ranging from five to ninety years. The use of a consistent methodology to quantify mitigation outcomes provides a transparent basis for businesses to showcase their expertise and innovative approaches, potentially catalysing growth in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEC Land Reversion Open Framework

Notice Description

Norfolk Environmental Credits Limited ('NEC') intends to establish an open framework agreement for the supply of nutrient mitigation solutions from catchments in Norfolk. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will enable participating suppliers to enter into flexible arrangements to address market demand for nutrient neutrality mitigation. Under the Framework Agreement, suppliers will be called upon via further competition or direct award to provide a legally secured nutrient mitigation via a section 106 Agreement with the local planning authority. The nutrient mitigation will be sought from low grade arable land located within designated nutrient neutrality catchments in Norfolk. Contracts under the Open Framework will be for both temporary (up to 5 years) or permanent (90-100 years) nutrient mitigation. Mitigation outcomes will be quantified using a consistent and approved methodology. Nutrient reductions will be achieved by converting high input agricultural land (such as arable cereal production) to lower nutrient land uses, including greenspace or low intensity grazing. Through the Framework Agreement, NEC aims to procure nutrient mitigation (covering both Phosphorus and Nitrogen) measured in kg/year from qualified suppliers. Please note that the estimated total value set out in this Planned Procurement Notice relates to the Open Framework Scheme but otherwise this Notice relates to the anticipated competition and award of the first framework agreement under the Open Framework Scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06578b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014994-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@norfolkenvironmentalcredits.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0WF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Brundall
Westminster Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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