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Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation Agreement

NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED · compiled

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Opportunity overview

NEC generate, establish and sells nutrient mitigation credits to offset nutrient pollution generated by new residential developments. The services covered in this notice relate to the provision of high efficiency nutrient removal package treatment plants (PTP) for the generation, establishment and sale of nutrient mitigation credits. NEC intend to invite suppliers who specialise in the supply of permanent (90 years) Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation specifically secured via septic tank upgrades. NEC will then trade the nutrient offset/saving as 'credits' to house builders who need to offset the additional nutrients arising from the new houses they intend to build. NEC will only purchase nutrient offset/savings arising from septic tank upgrades located within the catchments effected by Nutrient Neutrality in Norfolk. This opportunity is divided into 2 lots, of 100kg/yr and 450kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Our Rivers (Norfolk) Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
4 Jun 2025
Award ID
037203-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 16086466
Location
Newport, UKH15, TF10 8AY, United Kingdom

Norfolk Rivers Consortium Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£18m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
8 Apr 2025
Award ID
037203-2025-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 14346827
Location
Essex, UKH15, IG10 4PL, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV90710000 — Environmental management

Lots

  • 100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date.£4m
  • Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.£18m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NEC-STU-01-2024
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
To be obtained from the Contracting Authority as and when required.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1
Related Lot
1 and 2

Where

Label
I.1) Names and addresses and contact point(s)
Section
I.1

New Value

Text
Contact Person: Tom Sayer

Old Value

Text
Contact Person: Tow Sawyer
Entry 2
Id
2

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1
Related Lot
1 and 2

Where

Label
1.1 Postal Code
Section
I.1

New Value

Text
NR7 0WF

Old Value

Text
NR7 )WF
Entry 2
Related Lot
1 and 2

Where

Label
1.1 Contact Person
Section
I.1

New Value

Text
Tom Sayer

Old Value

Text
Tom Sawyer
Entry 3
Related Lot
1 and 2

Where

Label
II.1.4) Short Description
Section
II.1)

New Value

Text
NEC generate, establish and sells nutrient mitigation credits to offset nutrient pollution generated by new residential developments. The services covered in this notice relate to the provision of high efficiency nutrient removal package treatment plants (PTP) for the generation, establishment and sale of nutrient mitigation credits. NEC intend to invite suppliers who specialise in the supply of permanent (90 years) Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation specifically secured via septic tank upgrades. NEC will then trade the nutrient offset/saving as ‘credits’ to house builders who need to offset the additional nutrients arising from the new houses they intend to build. NEC will only purchase nutrient offset/savings arising from septic tank upgrades located within the catchments effected by Nutrient Neutrality in Norfolk. This opportunity is divided into 2 lots, of 100kg/yr and 450kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset.

Old Value

Text
NEC generate, establish and sells nutrient mitigation credits to offset nutrient pollution generated by new residential developments. The services covered in this notice relate to the provision of high efficiency nutrient removal package treatment plants (PTP) for the generation, establishment and sale of nutrient mitigation credits. NEC intend to invite suppliers who specialise in the supply of permanent (90 years) Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation specifically secured via septic tank upgrades. NEC will then trade the nutrient offset/saving as ‘credits’ to housebuilders who need to offset the additional nutrients arising from the new houses they intend to build. NEC will only purchase nutrient offset/savings arising from septic tank upgrades located within the catchments effected by Nutrient Neutrality in Norfolk. This opportunity is divided into 2 lots, of 100kg/yr and 450kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank u
Entry 4
Related Lot
1 and 2

Where

Label
II.1.6) Information about Lots
Section
I.1)

New Value

Text
This contract is divided into lots: YesBidders may only submit a bid for one of the Lots. Bidders will not be permitted to submit a Tender for both Lot 1 and Lot 2.

Old Value

Text
This contract is divided into lots: YesTenders may be submitted for all lots
Entry 5
Related Lot
1

Where

Label
II.2.4) Description of the Procurement
Section
II.2)

New Value

Text
Lot 1: Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months.

Old Value

Text
Lot 1: 100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date.
Entry 6
Related Lot
2

Where

Label
II.2.4) Description of the Procurement
Section
II.2)

New Value

Text
Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.

Old Value

Text
Lot 2: 450kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 24 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date .
Entry 7

Where

Label
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers.
Section
III.1)

New Value

Text
As stated within the procurement documents.

Old Value

Text
N/A
Entry 8
Related Lot
1 and 2

Where

Label
II.2.1) Title
Section
II.2)

New Value

Text
This opportunity is divided into two Lots as summarised below: Lot 1:Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months; and Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.

Old Value

Text
100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date .

Bid Opening

Date
23 Dec 2024, 12:05

Address

Street Address
Tenders will be opened in the In-tend Procurement Portal.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
23 Dec 2024, 12:05

Tender Period

Ends
23 Dec 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As detailed with the Invitation to Tender documents.

Classification

Id
90710000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental management

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
N/A

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date.
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Lot 1: Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months.

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
75%
Criterion 2
Name
Cost
Type
cost
Description
25%

Contract period

Duration In Days
360

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.

Value

Amount
18,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
75%
Criterion 2
Name
Cost
Type
cost
Description
25%

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH15
Entry 2
Region
UKH15
Entry 3
Region
UKH15

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90710000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental management
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH15
Entry 2
Region
UKH15
Entry 3
Region
UKH15

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90710000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental management

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-131120
Name
Norfolk Environmental Credits Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH15
Locality
Norwich
Postal Code
NR7 )WF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Horizon Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Environmental Services

Identifier

Legal Name
Norfolk Environmental Credits Limited

Contact

Name
Tom Sawyer
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-525
Name
High Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-14573978
Name
NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH15
Locality
Norwich
Postal Code
NR7 0WF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Horizon Centre Broadland Business Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
05
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Environmental protection

Identifier

Id
14573978
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED

Contact

Name
Tom Sayer
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-16086466
Name
Our Rivers (Norfolk) Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH15
Locality
Newport
Postal Code
TF10 8AY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
16086466
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Our Rivers (Norfolk) Limited
Organisation 5
Id
GB-COH-14346827
Name
Norfolk Rivers Consortium Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH15
Locality
Essex
Postal Code
IG10 4PL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
14346827
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Norfolk Rivers Consortium Limited

Award information

Award 1
Id
037203-2025-1
Title
Lot 1: Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months.
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-16086466
Name
Our Rivers (Norfolk) Limited

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
037203-2025-2
Title
Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-14346827
Name
Norfolk Rivers Consortium Limited

Related lots

2

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
037203-2025-1
Title
Lot 1: Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months.
Status
active
Award ID
037203-2025-1
Date Signed
5 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
037203-2025-2
Title
Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.
Status
active
Award ID
037203-2025-2
Date Signed
9 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
18,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Norwich · UKH15 · NR7 0WF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH15

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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