--- title: "Habitat Creation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06977c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06977c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06977c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06977c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-05-13" --- # Habitat Creation Buyer: YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06977c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06977c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06977c.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Yorkshire Water Services Limited for a project titled "Habitat Creation" in the environmental services industry. This early market engagement is aimed at supporting biodiversity and habitat delivery across Yorkshire Water's landholdings, with key activities including habitat creation, maintenance, management, and ecological assessments. The procurement is currently in the 'Planning' stage, with expressions of interest due by 10 June 2026. The project's geographical scope covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The engagement’s goal is to inform future procurement strategies and assess market capability, with a potential framework agreement in mind. A further notice is expected on 1 October 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring, planning, and protection. Companies with strengths in habitat creation and long-term ecological management will find this engagement particularly promising. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their suitability is highlighted by the procuring authority. Successful participation could lead to significant business growth, offering an extended contract from 2027 to 2031. Engagement at this stage allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and position themselves for forthcoming opportunities under the upcoming procurement strategy. ## Notice YW is undertaking early market engagement to explore the provision of services supporting biodiversity and habitat delivery across its landholdings. This includes habitat creation, long-term maintenance and management in line with Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs), Responsible Body services, and ecological baseline assessment and HMMP preparation. The engagement aims to inform future procurement strategy, delivery models, and market capability for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements. ### Planning Information Please send expressions of interest via email with the subject line "Habitat Creation" to FMandEnergyCommercialTeam@yorkshirewater.co.uk In you email please include a brief company overview, including organisational structure and core services along with details of capability across one or more of the following areas: Habitat creation Habitat maintenance and long-term management Responsible Body services Baseline surveys and HMMP preparation YW reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit engagement to a selection of respondents whose capabilities are deemed most relevant to the subject matter of this notice. YW does not undertake to provide feedback or enter into further dialogue with all respondents. Participation or non-participation will not influence any future procurement process ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043827-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 13 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD6 2SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | Royds | | Westminster constituency | Bradford South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 13 May 2026 at 11:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043827-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043827-2026 13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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