Contract awardedHabitat restoration

OO Works - Seagrass Planting SEPD - Multi Site 1226

Planting of up to 17 hectares of seagrass meadows within inter-tidal and sub-tidal zones at depths of approximately 10 metres. The work involves harvesting local seeds, nursery propagation, and direct manual sowing using hand-driven tools in silt and mud environments to meet specific biodiversity and climate adaptation targets.

Awarded value
£800k
As published
Published
27 October 2025
Awarded
17 November 2025
Project Seagrass
Contract length
16 months
Ends 31 March 2027

What the contract covers

Works/services

Provision of environmental restoration and seagrass meadow planting services to support biodiversity recovery and carbon sequestration initiatives.

  • Plant up to 17 hectares of seagrass meadows to aid biodiversity recovery, support the climate adaptation pathway and provide carbon sequestration.
  • Harvest local seed and propagate it in nurseries for planting, or directly plant seeds.
  • Carry out planting by hand through direct sowing or hand-driven tools such as wheelbarrows.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Works/services
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
17 months
Contract dates
1 December 2025 to 31 March 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
CPV codes
90700000

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Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/331455/oo-works-seagrass-planting-sepd-multi-site-1226
Buyer reference
OO Works - Seagrass Planting SEPD - Multi Site 1226
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4a1
Last checked
5 November 2026

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC. OO Works - Seagrass Planting SEPD - Multi Site 1226. Contract award, 27 October 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/331455/oo-works-seagrass-planting-sepd-multi-site-1226 (accessed 5 November 2026).