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title: "Ecology Surveys Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0548dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Ecology Surveys Framework

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0548dc

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## Summary

Portsmouth Water Limited, based in Havant, is finalising the procurement process for an 'Ecology Surveys Framework' concerning ecological services within Portsmouth, Hampshire, and West Sussex. The procurement, which follows a selective competitive procedure under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, encompasses three distinct ecological service lots: Terrestrial Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, and Arboriculture. The procurement, currently in the award stage, includes upcoming contract signings scheduled for 24th February 2026, following a standstill period ending on 23rd February 2026. The contracts will commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 2034, offering significant service delivery across specified UK regions.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological and environmental services, notably within agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife preservation sectors. SMEs such as Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited and Middlemarch Environmental Ltd, alongside larger entities like Tetra Tech Limited, have been involved, demonstrating prospects for both niche firms and larger organisations. With substantial tender values for each lot—Terrestrial Ecology at approximately £1 million and Aquatic Ecology at over £600,000—the framework can provide significant business growth, especially for firms engaged in comprehensive ecological assessments, habitat mapping, and conservation efforts. The opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses located within or seeking to expand their footprint in the UK's southern regions.

## Notice

Portsmouth Water is procuring a Framework Agreement for the provision of a range of ecology surveys throughout their operational area in Portsmouth, Hampshire and West Sussex. The services will be divided into 3 lots covering: 1. Terrestrial Ecology 2. Aquatic Ecology. 3. Arboriculture Terrestrial services will comprise a range of desk and field surveys to establish the presence or absence of species including bats, the hazel dormouse, otter, water vole, badger, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and moths. Aquatic services will comprise range of river and bankside surveys to provide habitat mapping and reporting. The surveys will include invertebrates, aquatic plants and fish. Arboriculture services to provide an arboriculture impact assessment, method statement and tree protection plan to record species, dimensions and quality of the trees on the various sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012926-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,762,374 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | HAVANT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO9 1LG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Havant |
| Electoral ward | Havant St Faith's |
| Westminster constituency | Havant |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | DRYAD TREE SPECIALISTS; ECOLOGICAL SURVEY & ASSESSMENT; FIVE RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING; MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL; RSK BIOCENSUS; TETRA TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012926-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012926-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ecosa.co.uk
- http://www.rskbiocensus.co.uk
- http://www.tetratecheurope.com
- https://dryad-trees.co.uk/
- https://five-rivers.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/

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