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title: "Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Solent Waders & Brent Geese site mitigation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06adc4"
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# Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Solent Waders & Brent Geese site mitigation

Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06adc4

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## Summary

Southern Water Services Limited is the contracting authority for the tender titled "Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Solent Waders & Brent Geese site mitigation" under the utilities regime. The procurement process, completed through a direct award, was driven by urgency and compliance requirements to deliver a minimum of 2.5 hectares of land for Brent Geese mitigation within a 10 km radius of Budds Farm. The project is set in Worthing, United Kingdom, with a contract period starting from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2056. The procurement primarily falls under the services category with an environmental services classification. Key dates include the end of the standstill period on 15th July 2026 and the contract's scheduled start on 16th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and land management. Companies capable of executing long-term habitat management and monitoring plans would be particularly well-suited to compete. The high value of £1,305,000 (net amount) demonstrates ample financial potential for suitable SMEs, encouraging growth in the sector. Businesses that can leverage their expertise in habitat creation, particularly in securing approvals from regulatory bodies like Natural England, will find this project offers a strong platform for expanding their service portfolio and reinforcing their industry standing.

## Notice

Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to provide alternative land for Solent Wader & Brent Geese.

### Procurement Information

The proposed land must be capable of delivering a minimum of 2.5 hectares of Brent Geese mitigation within a 10 km radius of the Budds Farm site. It must secure Natural England's approval for a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) that ensures appropriate habitat creation and long-term management for the full operational life of the new Water Recycling Plant. The HMMP must also be agreed and in place prior to the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project's Development Consent Order (DCO) examination period, reflecting the high-risk nature of the Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062841-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2056 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,305,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN13 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Northbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILD CAPITAL 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062841-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052920-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062841-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052920-2026
  4th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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