This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 14:05

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports has recently concluded the procurement process for ecological mitigation works at the Port of Port Talbot. This project falls under the industry categories of construction and environmental services and is considered a utilities contract. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract being awarded on 23rd July 2026 to Five Rivers Environmental Contracting Ltd. The contract is set to commence on 17th August 2026 and will run until 17th August 2030. The buying organisation is Associated British Ports, a private utility entity situated in London, UK.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and environmental services, particularly those experienced in ecological and habitat management. The successful bidder, Five Rivers Environmental Contracting Ltd, stands to benefit from the comprehensive scope of work, which includes groundworks, vegetation clearance, wildlife fencing, and habitat construction among other activities. Companies with expertise in ecological monitoring and invasive species management will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The open procurement method suggests a competitive bidding process, encouraging participation from various qualified suppliers looking to expand their portfolios in ecological and environmental contracting.

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Notice Title

Port of Port Talbot - Ecological Mitigation Works

Notice Description

Associated British Ports intends to award a utilities works contract for the delivery of Ecological Mitigation Works in and around Port Talbot. The scope of the Works includes ecological mitigation and associated maintenance activities across multiple sites. Scope of the Works comprise of: * Groundworks, habitat and vegetation clearance, reed reduction and scrub removal and topsoil strip * Wildlife fencing, including reptile and amphibian fencing (installation, maintenance and removal) * Construction of reptile and amphibian habitats, including limestone bunds, wet scrapes, egg heaps, hibernacula and scrapes * Soil relocation and translocation, including Orobanche Picridis seed and soil translocation * Invasive species control and management * Ecological supervision, monitoring and ecological checks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068040
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070388-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,470,546 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2E 9ES
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIVE RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING

Further Information

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