--- title: "OO Services - Woodland Restoration - SEPD 0327" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065544" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065544" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065544.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065544.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC" published: "2026-02-23" --- # OO Services - Woodland Restoration - SEPD 0327 Buyer: SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065544 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065544) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065544.json) ## Summary Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC has completed the procurement process for woodland restoration services, focusing on ecological enhancements in the UK, specifically in Perth and Chipping Norton. This initiative, titled "OO Services - Woodland Restoration - SEPD 0327", aims to restore 99.3 hectares of woodland to comply with regulatory standards. The contract, directly awarded to Evenlode Landscape Recovery Limited, valued at £1,281,712 GBP, falls under the "Environmental services" category, with a contract period from 23rd February 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement process has concluded, with the final award notice published on 23rd February 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological services and habitat restoration. The requirement for nature market providers underscores the need for expertise in ecological design and implementation, making it ideal for SMEs that can offer these specialist skills. Businesses involved in measurable environmental outcomes and capable of transparent monitoring can leverage this project to demonstrate their capabilities, potentially leading to increased market opportunities and contributing to environmental sustainability goals mandated by regulatory authorities like Ofgem. ## Notice Funding to be provided for 99.3 hectares of woodland restoration. To ensure measurable ecological enhancement to support regulatory compliance, this work should be undertaken by specialist nature market providers. Nature market providers apply specialist ecological expertise to design, implement and monitor habitat improvements that generate quantifiable ecosystem services alongside other natural capital benefits. Their work is underpinned by evidence-based methodologies, transparent monitoring and auditable data. Their ability to generate and report on measurable environmental outcomes represents a strong advantage and will allow SSEN Distribution to clearly demonstrate to Ofgem that the ED2 environmental undertakings have been met ### Procurement Information To ensure measurable ecological enhancement to support regulatory compliance, this work should be undertaken by specialist nature market providers. Nature market providers apply specialist ecological expertise to design, implement and monitor habitat improvements that generate quantifiable ecosystem services alongside other natural capital benefits. Their work is underpinned by evidence-based methodologies, transparent monitoring and auditable data. Their ability to generate and report on measurable environmental outcomes represents a strong advantage and will allow SSEN Distribution to clearly demonstrate to Ofgem that the ED2 environmental undertakings have been met. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016231-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,281,712 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC | | Locality | PERTH | | Post town | Perth | | Postcode | PH1 3AQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Perth and Kinross | | Electoral ward | Perth City North | | Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EVENLODE LANDSCAPE RECOVERY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2026 at 16:36 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016231-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 13:24 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014775-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014673-2026 - 16 Feb 2026 at 16:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013987-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016231-2026 23rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014775-2026 18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014673-2026 18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013987-2026 16th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.ssen.co.uk - https://evenlodeinvestment.com/ - 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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