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prj_8252 - Andover Link Main - BNG

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Southern Water Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the Andover Link Main - BNG project, which involves the development of a new underground water pipeline extending 22.8 km from Crab Wood Water Service Reservoir near Winchester to Micheldever Road WSR near Andover. The project includes above-ground infrastructure enhancements at existing Southern Water sites and focuses on providing biodiversity net gain (BNG) units within Hampshire Downs National Character Area (NCA). The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method to accommodate unique supplier prerequisites within the NCA, is scheduled for execution from 10 April 2026 to 9 April 2028. This procurement falls under the environmental services category, with its legal basis rooted in UK legislation 2023/54.

The awarded contract to Wild Capital 1 Ltd—an SME prominent in environmental services—presents business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialised in providing biodiversity and environmental solutions. This tender, valued at over £2 million, is ideal for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive environmental services and infrastructure projects. Additionally, companies located in regions covered by Winchester City Council (WCC) and Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) could find competitive advantage, given the project's alignment with local environmental planning authority boundaries. This contract underscores the potential for scalability through innovative BNG approaches within public utility sectors.

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Notice Title

prj_8252 - Andover Link Main - BNG

Notice Description

The project comprises a new 22.8 km underground water pipeline linking Crab Wood Water Service Reservoir (WSR) near Winchester to Micheldever Road WSR on the outskirts of Andover. It also includes above ground infrastructure at existing Southern Water sites. The required BNG units are a combination of area, hedgerow and watercourse habitats, total of 69.60 units in the Hampshire Downs National Character Area. (NCA)

Procurement Information

The only known supplier with all of the required units within the NCA that can be supplied within the programme timescales. The approach aligns with the broad principles of providing BNG delivery as close to the scheme impact as possible. The NCA covers both WCC and TVBC local planning authority boundaries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067238
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026592-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£1,715,211 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 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
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILD CAPITAL 1

Further Information

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