Planning

Habitat Creation

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 11:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Yorkshire Water Services Limited for a project titled "Habitat Creation" in the environmental services industry. This early market engagement is aimed at supporting biodiversity and habitat delivery across Yorkshire Water's landholdings, with key activities including habitat creation, maintenance, management, and ecological assessments. The procurement is currently in the 'Planning' stage, with expressions of interest due by 10 June 2026. The project's geographical scope covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The engagement’s goal is to inform future procurement strategies and assess market capability, with a potential framework agreement in mind. A further notice is expected on 1 October 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring, planning, and protection. Companies with strengths in habitat creation and long-term ecological management will find this engagement particularly promising. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their suitability is highlighted by the procuring authority. Successful participation could lead to significant business growth, offering an extended contract from 2027 to 2031. Engagement at this stage allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and position themselves for forthcoming opportunities under the upcoming procurement strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habitat Creation

Notice Description

YW is undertaking early market engagement to explore the provision of services supporting biodiversity and habitat delivery across its landholdings. This includes habitat creation, long-term maintenance and management in line with Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs), Responsible Body services, and ecological baseline assessment and HMMP preparation. The engagement aims to inform future procurement strategy, delivery models, and market capability for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.

Planning Information

Please send expressions of interest via email with the subject line "Habitat Creation" to FMandEnergyCommercialTeam@yorkshirewater.co.uk In you email please include a brief company overview, including organisational structure and core services along with details of capability across one or more of the following areas: Habitat creation Habitat maintenance and long-term management Responsible Body services Baseline surveys and HMMP preparation YW reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit engagement to a selection of respondents whose capabilities are deemed most relevant to the subject matter of this notice. YW does not undertake to provide feedback or enter into further dialogue with all respondents. Participation or non-participation will not influence any future procurement process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06977c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043827-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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