--- title: "Portreath Flood Resilience Terrestrial BNG" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY" published: "2026-01-26" --- # Portreath Flood Resilience Terrestrial BNG Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, based in London, is initiating the procurement process for the "Portreath Flood Resilience Terrestrial BNG" project, which falls under the services industry category, specifically environmental improvement works. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude on 23 February 2026. The project is valued at £1,000,000 and involves securing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units to support environmental resilience efforts in Cornwall. Interested parties are invited to participate in the information-gathering process by completing a market engagement questionnaire. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in environmental services and management to expand their portfolios. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering medium-distinctiveness BNG projects will find this opportunity particularly relevant. With a contract period set from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2027, there is ample time for businesses to strategise and align their resources to meet the requirements, potentially enabling significant business growth in the environmental sector. ## Notice We are seeking initial market feedback on options for securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units to support a project in Cornwall. This early engagement will help inform our approach ahead of any potential future procurement. The project site includes areas of modified grassland, other neutral grassland, bramble scrub, mixed scrub and other broadleaved woodland along with native hedgerows. We are seeking BNG units of medium distinctiveness to align with losses of the below-named habitat types, or the equivalent number of units of habitats from the same broad habitat type or higher distinctiveness, as required to meet habitat trading rules. Please note, the units required are approximate numbers and may be subject to minor variation following a BNG post scheme assessment. * bramble scrub 1 unit * mixed scrub 1 unit * other neutral grassland 1 unit * modified grassland 2 units * broadleaved woodland 2 units * arable field margins- tussocky 2 units * native hedgerow 1 units Please complete our PME Questionnaire, available at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/q2RtGmBUaa IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a request for information only, not a call for competition. Any future procurement exercise will be run through the Defra eCommercial System (Bidder Portal). Suppliers wishing to participate in a future competition must be registered on the Bidder Portal. Register using the following link: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Information for current Environment Agency suppliers: The Defra eCommercial System has replaced the former Bravo procurement platform. All suppliers, including incumbents, must register on the new system using the link above to participate in upcoming opportunities. ### Planning Information Preliminary Market Engagement will likely involve interested parties receiving an information pack and questionnaire. The Environment Agency will use responses to gather market intelligence on risks and opportunities. Subsequent activities may be organised at a later date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006854-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning - 98342000 - Work environment services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2026 at 17:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006854-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006767-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006854-2026 26th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006767-2026 26th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://forms.office.com/e/q2RtGmBUaa - 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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