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PRO004864 - Goods - Dynamic Market - Biodiversity Net Gain

United Utilities Water Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: United Utilities Water Limited

Buyer Address: Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, UKD61, WA5 3LP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Adam Almond

Contact Email: Adam.Almond@uuplc.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 765823200

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
22 Dec 2025, 15:30
Deadline
23 Dec 2034, 23:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
70332100 - Land management services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

To ensure compliance with the Environment Act and planning regulations, United Utilities needs to procure Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. These units represent certified ecological enhancements that offset habitat loss caused by development activities. Securing these units is essential for meeting statutory obligations, avoiding project delays, and maintaining our organisation’s reputation for environmental responsibility. The scope includes sourcing government registered BNG units from approved providers to deliver measurable biodiversity improvements in line with legal and sustainability commitments. This purchase supports our strategic objectives by enabling project delivery without risk of non-compliance for Biodiversity Net Gain.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085503-2025

Link Description: Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - BNG Units - Habitat

Lot Description: To ensure compliance with the Environment Act and planning regulations, United Utilities needs to procure Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. These units represent certified ecological enhancements that offset habitat loss caused by development activities. Securing these units is essential for meeting statutory obligations, avoiding project delays, and maintaining our organisation’s reputation for environmental responsibility. The scope includes sourcing government registered BNG units from approved providers to deliver measurable biodiversity improvements in line with legal and sustainability commitments. This purchase supports our strategic objectives by enabling project delivery without risk of non-compliance for Biodiversity Net Gain.

Lot LOT-0001 Status: active

Lot LOT-0001 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Lot 2 - BNG Units - Hedgerows

Lot Description: Definition: Linear habitats composed of shrubs and trees, often forming field boundaries. BNG Metric • Hedgerows are assessed separately from area-based habitats. • Factors include length, condition, and connectivity. • Higher scores for species-rich hedgerows and those linking priority habitats.

Lot LOT-0002 Status: active

Lot LOT-0002 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Lot 3 - BNG Units - Watercourses

Lot Description: Definition: Natural or artificial channels where water flows, including rivers, streams, ditches, canals, and culverts. BNG Metric: • Uses the Watercourse Metric (part of the statutory biodiversity metric). • Assesses condition, connectivity, and species diversity • Applies if development is within 10 meters of a watercourse

Lot LOT-0003 Status: active

Lot LOT-0003 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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