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title: "Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation Agreement"
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# Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation Agreement

Buyer: NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed6b28fd-2d18-4dac-a89c-5c60fcd70462

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Norfolk Environmental Credits Limited involves a contract titled "Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation Agreement." This tender focuses on environmental management services in the East of England, specifically targeting nutrient pollution mitigation on European protected sites. Norfolk Environmental Credits Limited, collaborating with Breckland Council, Broadland District Council, North Norfolk Council, and South Norfolk Council, has awarded the contract to Norfolk Rivers Consortium Limited. The tender progressed through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, commenced on 11th May 2024 and will run until 11th May 2025. Key contacts include Tom Sayer from Norfolk Environmental Credits Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-efficiency nutrient removal technologies. Specifically, companies that provide package treatment plants capable of delivering measurable nutrient pollution reductions could benefit from such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly suited to compete in this area. By participating in this contract, businesses can enhance their market presence, contribute positively to environmental sustainability, and ensure compliance with stringent legal and scientific standards for nutrient mitigation. This creates a conducive environment for business growth and the establishment of long-term trading relationships in the environmental management sector.

## Notice

Norfolk Environmental Credits Limited ('the Purchaser') is a collaboration between Breckland Council, Broadland District Council, North Norfolk Council and South Norfolk Council. In securing the services for the generation, establishment and sale of nutrient mitigation credits, the Purchaser has entered into an agreement with the supplier for the allocation of the nutrient pollution savings (Phosphorus and Nitrogen benefit measured in kg/yr) for the purposes of generating nutrient credits. The supplier provides high efficiency (HE) nutrient removal package treatment plants (PTP) for the generation, establishment and sale of nutrient mitigation credits. The services include the calculation of the nutrient benefit in accordance with a robust scientific evidence base and securing the nutrient benefit for a minimum period of 90 years. The Purchaser has undertaken market analysis in the design of the services. A call for nutrient offset investment opportunities has been published on the Purchaser's website and soft market engagement has been undertaken with those service providers who have approached the Purchaser. The Purchaser had a specific requirement to identify a supplier who could generate nutrient benefit through upgrading existing septic tanks to high efficiency nutrient removal package treatment plants. At the time of contract award the appointed supplier are the only company which has demonstrated it is able to provide a tradable nutrient benefit (Phosphorus and Nitrogen measured in kg/yr) in the geographical catchment area of the European protected sites as required by the legal framework and in which the Purchaser is seeking to secure the nutrient mitigation. Accordingly, after due consideration, the Purchaser has decided to make a direct award pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 on the grounds that competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fceea2-a513-4ad4-ad54-1819f6bedc5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2024 - 11 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR7 0WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Broadland |
| Electoral ward | Brundall |
| Westminster constituency | Broadland and Fakenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORFOLK RIVERS CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fceea2-a513-4ad4-ad54-1819f6bedc5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fceea2-a513-4ad4-ad54-1819f6bedc5f
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.norfolkenvironmentalcredits.co.uk/

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