Construction Contract Leads
North East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 16th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06f56c |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Environmental services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | - |
North East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 16th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06f56c |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Environmental services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | - |
Scope
Description
The Supplier will be able to undertake all types of Ecological Surveys and support work, including but not limited to:
• Preliminary Ecological Assessments
• Use of HERT Tool
• Production of reinstatement plan
• Production of Biodiversity net gain plan for planning
• EIA documents
• UKHab Assessments
• EcIA
• Assent and HRA
• Great Crested Newt surveys
• Bat surveys
• Badger surveys
• Reptile surveys
• Otter Surveys
• Water Vole surveys
• White Clawed Crayfish surveys
• Breeding Bird, Wintering Bird and Nesting Bird surveys
• Water Framework Directive Assessments
• Fish Surveys
• Ecological Supervision of Vegetation Clearance
• Production of Biodiversity Enhancement Plans
• Production of Ecological Protection Plans
• Obtaining Protected Species License Applications
• Detailed NVC/ FCT vegetation surveys
• INNS Surveys
• Landscape and Ecological Management Plan
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
- Possible extension to 1 April 2037
- 10 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
12
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Work under this framework will be allocated based on supplier availability, geographical location, performance, and-where required-competitive quotations.
Where quotes are required, award will be based primarily on price, supported by availability, location, and past performance, and subject to higher‑value project requirements.
All call‑offs will be issued through a digital service order, followed by a purchase order from Severn Trent Water.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
20 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 March 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) Stage
Interested suppliers will complete a PQQ to demonstrate capability, experience, and compliance with minimum requirements.
Evaluation will be based on pass/fail criteria and qualitative responses where applicable.
A shortlist of successful suppliers will be invited to the next stage.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Stage
Shortlisted suppliers will receive the full scope, pricing schedule, and evaluation criteria.
Suppliers will submit detailed proposals including technical approach and pricing
Initial evaluation will be conducted against published award criteria.
Negotiation and Refinement
Following initial evaluation, The Utility may enter into negotiations with suppliers to clarify proposals, refine technical solutions, and address any outstanding questions.
Final Tender Submission
Suppliers will submit a best and final offer (BAFO) incorporating any negotiated refinements.
Final evaluation will be conducted using the agreed award criteria.
Contracting authorities
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366686
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQN-5222-QDXR
Severn Trent Centre
Coventry
CV1 2LZ
United Kingdom
Email: rebecca.vale [at] severntrent.co.uk
Website: http://www.severntrent.com
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Private utility
HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG
- Companies House: 03527628
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGQ-2543-XWCR
Packsaddle Wrexham Road
Wrexham
LL14 4EH
United Kingdom
Email: rebecca.vale [at] severntrent.co.uk
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Contact organisation
Contact SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED for any enquiries.