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

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Jun 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Southern Water Services Limited is the contracting authority for the tender titled "Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Solent Waders & Brent Geese site mitigation" under the utilities regime. The procurement process, completed through a direct award, was driven by urgency and compliance requirements to deliver a minimum of 2.5 hectares of land for Brent Geese mitigation within a 10 km radius of Budds Farm. The project is set in Worthing, United Kingdom, with a contract period starting from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2056. The procurement primarily falls under the services category with an environmental services classification. Key dates include the end of the standstill period on 15th July 2026 and the contract's scheduled start on 16th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and land management. Companies capable of executing long-term habitat management and monitoring plans would be particularly well-suited to compete. The high value of £1,305,000 (net amount) demonstrates ample financial potential for suitable SMEs, encouraging growth in the sector. Businesses that can leverage their expertise in habitat creation, particularly in securing approvals from regulatory bodies like Natural England, will find this project offers a strong platform for expanding their service portfolio and reinforcing their industry standing.

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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/062841-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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