--- title: "Off Site BNG Units" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Off Site BNG Units Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2e.json) ## Summary Sunderland City Council has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of "Off Site BNG Units" aimed at enhancing biodiversity at the Houghton Depot. Classified under the services industry, this procurement falls within the remit of public authority at the sub-central government level. The contract was awarded to WILD CAPITAL 1 LTD, a small and medium enterprise (SME) based in London. The procedure employed was an open process, indicative of transparent tendering practices, and involved a single lot, with all stages completed as of 2nd April 2026. The tender initiated earlier in 2026 and has projected contract periods extending from 1st June 2026 to 31st July 2056. The awarding of this contract is pending, with the potential contract value set at £216,144 gross, indicating a prime opportunity for the awarded supplier. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in land management and biodiversity. It is particularly conducive to SMEs with capabilities in providing registered Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units, especially those familiar with the standards set by Natural England. The open procurement approach allowed enterprises to participate equally, ensuring a competitive environment which can spur innovation and enhance service delivery. Regional firms within the UKC23 area, and particularly those with experience in land rental and management services, have the advantage of leveraging local knowledge to fulfil requirements effectively. Such bids can facilitate long-term business expansion and foster partnerships with public authorities like Sunderland City Council. ## Notice Off Site BNG Units for Houghton Depot ### Planning Information There is a preliminary market engagement questionnaire available on the /councils online tendering platform, the Open system. You will need to create an account on Open in order to access and bid for public sector opportunities issued by Sunderland City Council. Visit www.open-uk.org to register an account (Registration is free and easy. Simply head over to www.open-uk.org and complete the online registration form). Top tips to help you get started: Keep an eye out for the temporary password to confirm your account - this is only valid for 3 days so if you have not logged in during this period, you will need to contact open.support@nepo.org to request a new temporary password Adding your Companies House number will populate fields and make it easier to register Once registered, select Codes & Categories relevant to your area of business Add notifications@open-uk.org to your safe sender list to ensure you don't miss out on notifications of relevant opportunities The Open Hub is packed with resources and information to help you get the most out of Open. We have answered your questions in our FAQ section and developed a range of how-to guides so you can familiarise yourself with the system at your own pace. Visit www.open-hub.org to find out more Suppliers must also ahead of the publication o the tender, register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and ensure their information is up-to-date on the system . The CDP is available at https://www.gov.uk/find-tender. This will allow the council to understand the appetite in the market and prepare the market and to advise them to register with the appropriate sies to ensure that have access to all documentation and can submit compliant tenders ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031164-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2056 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | Awards value | £180,120 | | 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WILD CAPITAL 1 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70321000 - Land rental services - 70332100 - Land management services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 17:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031164-2026 - 11 Feb 2026 at 14:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012455-2026 - 28 Nov 2025 at 14:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078147-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031164-2026 2nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012455-2026 11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078147-2025 28th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.wild-capital.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/find-tender - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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