Environmental Consultancy
Tenders

Enhanced Wetland Management Options Trial Appraisal & Design

Description: Natural England is seeking a contractor to deliver an environmental consultancy project focused on assessing and designing nature-based solutions to improve water quality at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve (NNR), Kent. The project will explore enhanced management techniques for wetland water bodies and associated reedbeds, with the aim of restoring water quality to good ecological condition-specifically achieving nutrient targets of

Summary: Natural England, a central government public authority, sought proposals for an environmental consultancy project titled "Enhanced Wetland Management Options Trial Appraisal & Design" to be conducted at the Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve in Kent. The procurement process, categorised under environmental engineering consultancy services, aimed at improving water quality through nature-based solutions. The tender process followed an open, below-threshold competition managed by Tom Scott-Heagerty, with critical deadlines including the submission of quotations by 27th October 2025. The contract was awarded to LIMNOVATIONS LIMITED, with an effective contract period from 10th November 2025 to 23rd March 2026, and a contract value of £41,380. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, confirming the contract's active status as of 10th November 2025.

Healthcare Legionella Risk Assessments

Description: Healthcare Legionella Risk Assessments for Medium Risk Locations

Summary: This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those offering risk assessments for healthcare-related water systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Hydrop Enviromental Consultancy Services, which have already secured the contract, demonstrate that there is strong potential for similar entities to engage in such future tenders. The direct procurement approach suggests that capable organisations with niche expertise in water safety and compliance can benefit and potentially secure lucrative contracts without undergoing extensive competitive bidding processes. This is an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to grow their business through government contracts in the environmental consultancy sector.

Chase Road Options Appraisal

Description: Stafford Borough Council, on behalf of the Cannock Chase SAC Partnership, has procured a consultant with experience of visitor management in protected landscapes to appraise and consult on the options for the limitation or exclusion of vehicles to Chase Road on Cannock Chase (entirely or in part) as part of the mitigation works to protect the Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation (SAC) from further decline in condition.

Summary: Stafford Borough Council, partnering with Staffordshire County Council, has overseen the procurement process titled "Chase Road Options Appraisal" within the environmental consultancy services category. Located in Stafford, UK, the councils sought to address vehicle management on Chase Road, Cannock Chase, to protect the Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This procurement process, under a legal framework defined by UKPGA 2023/54, followed an open competition method, below threshold. The award stage concluded on 3 December 2025, with ETHOS CONSULTANTS LTD providing the consulting services following their successful tender submission by the deadline on 29 September 2025. The contract commenced on 17 November 2025 and will last until 16 November 2026.

Design, consultations, surveys and investigations into Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDs) features.S524987

Description: Design, consultations, surveys and investigations into Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDs) features.S524987 PS66792.86

Summary: Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for services related to the design, consultations, surveys, and investigations into Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDs) features. The tender, titled "Design, consultations, surveys and investigations into Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDs) features.S524987," is part of an environmental consultancy services project, with the procurement stage being in the "Award" phase as of 28th October 2025. The contract, awarded to GREENBLUE URBAN LIMITED, commenced on 15th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 6th March 2026. This tender falls under the "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method category, involving the Norfolk-based sub-central government public authority, with a total contract value of £80,151.43.

Peatland Requirements (Cumbria)

Description: United Utilities (UU) has several regulatory obligations across multiple work packages, including: * Full peatland survey and resurvey programmes, including condition assessments and vegetation surveys. * Production of restoration plans, including scoping, mapping, prescriptions, phasing and cost estimation. * Planning, permissions and procurement, covering SSSI consents, landowner liaison, and contractor oversight. * Direct oversight of restoration work, including remedial works on sites previously restored by UU and partners. * Carbon assessments and Peatland Code calculations, supporting carbon accounting and investment readiness. * Specialist monitoring, including water table loggers, peat depth, surface flow, water storage, grazing impacts, and drone surveys.

Summary: United Utilities Water Limited has awarded a contract for 'Peatland Requirements (Cumbria)' under the direct award method, with the procurement process focusing on specialised environmental consultancy services. The contracting authority, a private utility organisation based in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, aims to fulfil several regulatory obligations related to peatland surveys, restoration plans, carbon assessments, and specialised monitoring services. The procurement stage is complete as of April 17, 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on May 1, 2026, and continue until March 31, 2030. The project is destined for Cumbria, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability within the UKD region.

Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Strategy and Implementation Plans - LEPUS consultin

Description: The development of a biodiversity strategy and green infrastructure strategy co-produced with stakeholders - part of the Nature Positive Portsmouth project

Summary: The public procurement process, executed by Portsmouth City Council, centres on the project titled "Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Strategy and Implementation Plans," related to the Nature Positive Portsmouth initiative. Categorised under environmental consultancy services, this project was awarded in Portsmouth, UKJ31 region, and pertains to developing strategies for biodiversity and infrastructure. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract actively in place starting from 18th May 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was below the threshold with unspecified details, and the awarded contract to LEPUS CONSULTING LTD, a small to medium enterprise, was valued at £89,265 GBP.

EBCT 447 Invitation to tender for Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)

Description: Erewash Borough Council (EBC) have started work on a new Local Plan, which will be drawn up using the new (currently draft) National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025. The Planning Policy team is embarking on an evidence base gathering exercise so that a new Local Plan can be submitted within the next 3 years, in line with Government objectives on producing a Local Plan within 30 months. EBC are now looking for a contractor to prepare and present a Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) to be used by the Planning Policy team to help contribute towards setting an environmental baseline for the Local Plan, and then informing on the selection and suitability of development sites/allocations to be included in the plan.

Summary: Erewash Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "EBCT 447 Invitation to tender for Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)" focusing on the environmental consultancy industry. Situated in Ilkeston, UK, the process aimed to support the council's new Local Plan by assessing flood risks, crucial for determining suitable development sites. The procurement was conducted under an open competition method labelled as "Below threshold," with the award notice published on 15th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £19,327.48 gross, runs from 13th July 2026 to 31st October 2026 and involves the provision of hazard protection and environmental consultancy services by Tetra Tech Limited, based in Leeds.

Consultancy Services for Project Sponge

Description: Slough Borough Council ("the Authority") is procuring a suitably qualified Consultant to support the delivery of Project Sponge, a programme aimed at improving flood resilience, climate adaptation, biodiversity, and community wellbeing across the borough. The commission is divided into four work packages covering investigation, design, neighbourhood resilience, catchment intelligence, and strategic action planning.

Summary: Slough Borough Council is inviting bids for consultancy services under Project Sponge, aimed at enhancing flood resilience, climate adaptation, biodiversity, and community wellbeing across Slough. This public authority is seeking a qualified consultant who will take charge of delivering specialised investigation, design, neighbourhood resilience, catchment intelligence, and strategic action planning in United Kingdom's South East region. The tender, which falls below the financial threshold for procurement, is open until 15 April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 18 May 2026 and conclude on 2 September 2026. With a total budget of £204,000, the tender follows an open competition procurement method within the environmental consultancy category.

Natural Capital Baselining on Glenlivet Estate

Description: CES is seeking to appoint an experienced environmental consultancy or consortium with expertise in natural capital assessment to establish an appropriate natural capital baseline for Glenlivet Estate. The Supplier will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust methodology that integrates desk-based analysis, field investigation and stakeholder engagement in order to quantify and map the natural capital assets of the estate.

Summary: This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and natural capital assessment. Companies with expertise in sustainable land management and ecological evaluations may find this particularly promising due to the demand for comprehensive methodology integration. With four bids submitted, of which two were from SMEs, the competitive nature of this procurement reflects a favourable environment for businesses equipped to deliver innovative solutions in environmental assessment and management. Such opportunities emphasize the importance for businesses to align themselves with frameworks like the MCF4 to enhance their public sector engagement and expand their service offerings within the ecological evaluation sector.

ERYC Coastal Transition Strategy

Description: To appoint a consultant that will work alongside the client, other relevant Council teams and external partners and stakeholders to develop and write up the East Riding Coastal Transition Strategy. The strategy will set out an overarching approach to how the Council will manage the impacts of coastal erosion in areas under a 'no active intervention' policy in the SMP, including the roles and responsibilities of other internal teams.

Summary: The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has initiated an open procurement process to appoint a consultant for the "ERYC Coastal Transition Strategy" project. This tender, titled "ERYC Coastal Transition Strategy," falls under the environmental consultancy services category and is located in the UKE12 region, specifically Beverley in the United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is the tender stage, with essential deadlines for submission and enquiries set for 7th August 2026 and 31st July 2026, respectively. The total contract value is £90,000, with a net amount of £75,000, and the project is set to commence on 5th October 2026, extending until 23rd August 2027.