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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Units

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 09:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torridge District Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Units", focusing on environmental services within the UKK4 region of the United Kingdom. This process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st September 2026. The contract aims to secure Biodiversity Net Gain Units, with the procurement valued at approximately £210,000, and includes a contract period from 30th October 2026 to 29th October 2056. Torridge District Council, as a sub-central government entity, held preliminary market engagement in July 2026 to assess local capacity for the required services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, specifically those with the capability to offer Biodiversity Net Gain Land Banks and related credits. Companies in Devon and surrounding regions, with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact, would be well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this tender could yield significant long-term benefits through a substantial and steady contract, making it an ideal prospect for businesses looking to expand in the environmental sector. The procurement process, yet to fully commence, promises a fair, competitive platform for qualified entities capable of meeting the outlined service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Units

Notice Description

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Units Procurement

Planning Information

Conversations with 3 businesses in Devon to ascertain whether accredited BNG Land Banks were available in Devon, to understand whether these Land Banks could supply the number of credits required for HABC and to explore how the credits were priced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d745
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072047-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2056 Over 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
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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