Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Habitat Units

A Tender Notice
by YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£8M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
10 Oct 2025
Delivery
15 Dec 2025 to 31 Dec 2029
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Yorkshire Water intends to appoint a partner to provide Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) unit acquisition services in accordance with the Environment Act 2021. The appointed partner will identify, secure, and acquire biodiversity units, including registration with DEFRA and Natural England. Services will include market engagement, habitat validation, reporting, and long-term compliance monitoring. This contract will support Yorkshire Water's AMP8 capital programme by ensuring timely and cost-effective access to biodiversity units across its development portfolio.

Renewal Options

The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.

Award Criteria

Quality Tenders will be evaluated on technical quality and capability, representing 50% of the total score. Quality assessment will be based on the responses to the Capability Questionnaire, covering the following areas: Habitat Portfolio - range, diversity, and accessibility of biodiversity units. Delivery Process - approach to sourcing, validation, and management of BNG units. Operational Flexibility - ability to adapt to market, policy, and delivery changes. Project Experience - relevant experience managing BNG or habitat offset programmes. Registration & Assurance - compliance with DEFRA and Natural England standards. Sustainability & Social Value - contribution to environmental, social, and community outcomes.
Commercial Commercial proposals will represent 50% of the total score. The evaluation will assess total cost of purchase, including habitat unit costs and associated fees. The lowest evaluated total cost will receive the highest score, with other bids scored proportionally based on cost differentials. Yorkshire Water will also consider any costs reasonably expected to be incurred as part of the proposed delivery model, as set out in the ITT Commercial Evaluation methodology.

CPV Codes

  • 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-056a1c
  • FTS 064386-2025

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