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Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Solent Waders & Brent Geese site mitigation

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Solent Waders & Brent Geese site mitigation" was initiated by Southern Water Services Limited, based in Worthing, United Kingdom. This tender belongs to the environmental services industry category and involves providing alternative land for the Solent Waders and Brent Geese. The procurement method used is a direct award, reflecting the urgency and specific requirements of the project, such as the need for a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan approved by Natural England. The process is currently in the award stage, with Wild Capital 1 Ltd as the supplier, and involves a contract period commencing on 13th July 2026 and ending on 12th July 2056.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those equipped to handle ecological assessments and land management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers capable of ensuring compliance with environmental standards would find this project to be a lucrative opportunity. The project's focus on Brent Geese mitigation within a specified area demands expertise in habitat creation and long-term ecological management, making it ideal for businesses with a background in conservation, ecology, and environmental planning to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering sustainable solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Solent Waders & Brent Geese site mitigation

Notice Description

Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to provide alternative land for Solent Wader & Brent Geese.

Procurement Information

The proposed land must be capable of delivering a minimum of 2.5 hectares of Brent Geese mitigation within a 10 km radius of the Budds Farm site. It must secure Natural England's approval for a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) that ensures appropriate habitat creation and long-term management for the full operational life of the new Water Recycling Plant. The HMMP must also be agreed and in place prior to the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project's Development Consent Order (DCO) examination period, reflecting the high-risk nature of the Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052920-2026
Current Stage
Award
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
£1,305,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2056 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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