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Purchase of Biodiversity Performance Commitment (BPC) Units

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Aug 2026 at 09:01

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Purchase of Biodiversity Performance Commitment (BPC) Units," was conducted by Southern Water Services Limited, a private utility based in Worthing, United Kingdom. This process relates to the environmental services industry, specifically the acquisition of 19 BPC units, under a special utilities regime. The procurement method used was a direct award, justified by the urgency to meet regulatory requirements imposed by Ofwat. The tender process is in the award stage, reflecting its status as complete, with the contract period scheduled from 18th August 2026 to 17th August 2056.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those capable of contributing to biodiversity enhancement. Large businesses as well as SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage, as the procurement's framework anticipates accommodating diverse organisational scales. Aspect Nature Reserve Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been identified as the awardee, illustrating the contract's capacity to foster growth for businesses involved in sustainable environmental initiatives. This project emphasises long-term commitments and could be instrumental for companies looking to expand their portfolio in compliance-driven environmental sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Biodiversity Performance Commitment (BPC) Units

Notice Description

The purchase of 19 Biodiversity Performance Commitment (BPC) Units.

Procurement Information

Ofwat has placed a requirement on water companies to have 115 BPC units per company purchased. Due to the complexity and timeline of this procurement, we have had to Direct Award to guarantee meeting timescales. We have a Framework currently out to tender which will allow us to purchase BPC units through a PA23 compliant process from December 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073998-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£494,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 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

ASPECT NATURE RESERVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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