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title: "Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc47"
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buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc47

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Warrington Borough Council, involved the tender for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to assist the preparation of the Council's new Local Plan. This contract, awarded to AECOM LIMITED, was classified under the industry categories of surveying and urban planning services. Located in Warrington, this procurement was conducted under a "below threshold - limited competition" method, with the procurement stage marked as complete as of 15th July 2026. The procurement, governed by UKPGA's legal basis from 2023, had its contract period starting on 4th May 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2028, with a total contract value of £77,188.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the environmental consultancy and urban planning sectors. Companies similar in size and scope to AECOM LIMITED, particularly those experienced in strategic assessments and environmental regulations, would find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging in contracts like this can expand a firm's portfolio in government projects and enhance its reputation in the niche area of strategic environmental and habitat assessments, paving the way for further public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Warrington Borough Council invited tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to support the preparation of the Council's new Local Plan. This contract has now been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066980-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,188 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 16:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066980-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066980-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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