Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Ecological counsultation and services, Centurion Way

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 May 2026 at 10:52

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has completed the procurement process for a Single Supplier Framework aimed at providing ecological consultation and services, in support of extending the Centurion Way. This open procedure, currently in the award stage, will commence on 18th May 2026 and run until 17th May 2028, with a potential extension for an additional year. Located in the South East of England, in the UKJ region, the project requires services including Environmental Clerk of Works, Ecological Consultation, and Ecological Services. The awarded contract involves RAMBOLL UK LIMITED with a gross amount of £374,400 GBP. The procurement falls under the 'services' category as per the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in environmental services and ecological consultation as it involves monitoring the environmental aspects of a significant infrastructure project. With the framework agreement focusing on direct awards without reopening competition, businesses capable of delivering high-quality ecological services at competitive prices stand to benefit considerably. The framework's criteria emphasise the price and quality of resources, underscoring opportunities for businesses with strong resourcing capabilities and innovative sustainability approaches to secure ongoing and future projects with the South Downs National Park Authority.

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Notice Title

Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Ecological counsultation and services, Centurion Way

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of Ecological consultation and services to support the ongoing construction of an extension to the Centurion Way. The Project Team are establishing a single supplier framework working to support the ecological requirements of the project from 18 May 2026 to 18 May 2028 with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. The requirement includes the following three elements; * Environmental Clerk of Works * Ecological Consultation * Ecological Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend the framework for up to 1 further year, depending on the progress of construction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£374,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMBOLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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