Contract awardedFramework call-offBiodiversity net gain

SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 18

Conducting feasibility studies for 1,000 biodiversity units, including both habitat and hedgerow units, to support major enhancement schemes. The work involves assessing potential offsite enhancements to ensure compliance with the Statutory Biodiversity Metric trading rules and achieving 10% biodiversity net gain. Reports must be delivered within the 2025/26 financial year.

Awarded value
£367k
As published
Published
10 February 2026
Awarded
9 February 2026
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
Contract length
25 months
Ends 31 March 2028

What the contract covers

Feasibility study and reporting services

Provision of environmental consultancy and feasibility studies to identify and secure biodiversity net gain units for infrastructure development projects.

  • Undertake feasibility studies for biodiversity units covering both habitat and hedgerow units
  • Produce associated reports
  • Support offsite enhancements on behalf of Major Enhancement schemes to achieve either 10% biodiversity net gain of habitats and hedgerows or compliance with the Statutory Biodiversity Metric trading rules

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Feasibility study and reporting services
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
25 months
Contract dates
16 February 2026 to 31 March 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
90710000, 90711500

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National Highways

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/86962/sedps-nh-0020-biodiversity-unit-feasibility-2025-26-lot-18
Buyer reference
tender_497943/1551520
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45e61834-3cf4-4415-bd56-7006aa282c54
Last checked
5 November 2026

National Highways. SEDPS-NH-0020-Biodiversity Unit Feasibility 2025/26 - Lot 18. Contract award, 10 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/86962/sedps-nh-0020-biodiversity-unit-feasibility-2025-26-lot-18 (accessed 5 November 2026).