---
title: "Contract for Positive Management Ecological compensation works at Leigh Woods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed13"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Contract for Positive Management Ecological compensation works at Leigh Woods

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed13

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Contract for Positive Management Ecological Compensation Works at Leigh Woods" as a part of the MetroWest Phase 1 project. The procurement process was initiated as a direct method, conducted below threshold without competition, and has recently been completed. The works are categorised under the "Landscaping work" CPV code and are set to take place in Leigh Woods, Avon Gorge Special Area of Conservation, which is within the UKK12 region - specifically Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 17 November 2025 and is slated to conclude a decade later on 17 November 2035. The legal basis for this contract follows UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in ecological compensation and landscaping works, particularly those experienced in working with conservation projects. Although the procurement method was direct and did not invite competition, suppliers like Forestry England, a large-scale organisation, are well-positioned to undertake such specialised ecological works. Businesses with expertise in habitat restoration and environmental management may find future similar opportunities in collaboration with government bodies like North Somerset Council, which aims to mitigate environmental impacts through planned compensatory works. The significant contract value of £75,000 (gross amount £90,000) reflects a robust opportunity conducive to business growth in this sector.

## Notice

The MetroWest Phase 1 project required Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) consent from Natural England, due to the proposed works in the Avon Gorge Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Part of the mitigation proposed for the impacts in the gorge is positive management works to Leigh Woods on Forestry England land, as compensation for loss of 1.45ha woodland by the Scheme. These works are required to begin before construction works happen in the Avon Gorge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078980-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORESTRY ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078980-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078980-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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