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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Units

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:47.

Opportunity overview

Yorkshire Water intends to appoint a partner to provide Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) unit acquisition services in accordance with the Environment Act 2021. The appointed partner will identify, secure, and acquire biodiversity units, including registration with DEFRA and Natural England. Services will include market engagement, habitat validation, reporting, and long-term compliance monitoring. This contract will support Yorkshire Water's AMP8 capital programme by ensuring timely and cost-effective access to biodiversity units across its development portfolio.

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.

WILD CAPITAL 1 LTD

Matched by number
Published award value
£8m
Awarded
3 Dec 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 14747595
Location
London, UKI31, WC1H 9BQ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV90700000 — Environmental services

Lots

  • Lot 1£8m

Documents and notices

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
CM3157
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via SAP Ariba, Yorkshire Water's e-procurement portal. https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=fy5dbBftDhoBNSzh&realm=YorkshireWater&dard=1#b0 Suppliers not yet registered must complete registration prior to submission. All communications, clarifications, and tender submissions must be made through the SAP Ariba portal. If you have not been invited to this tender but wish to participate, please email fmandenergycommercialteam@yorkshirewater.co.uk so that we can issue an invitation via SAP Ariba. Tenders submitted by email or post will not be accepted. No electronic auction will be used.
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
4 Nov 2025, 18:00

Procedure

Features
Yorkshire Water will conduct this procurement using a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 The process will follow a single-stage structure combining a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT), allowing suppliers to submit full participation responses at the same time. All documents, including evaluation criteria and supporting materials, will be made available via SAP Ariba. Interested suppliers will submit combined SQ and ITT responses within the defined tender period. During this period, clarification questions may be raised and answered via the portal to ensure transparency and equal access to information. Responses will be evaluated in accordance with published criteria, covering technical capability, experience in biodiversity offsetting and habitat unit brokerage, regulatory compliance, delivery methodology, and commercial value. Yorkshire Water may shortlist suppliers if necessary, based on quality and price thresholds. Following initial evaluation, Yorkshire Water reserves the right to enter into negotiation or clarification with one or more tenderers to refine technical or commercial proposals, ensuring value for money and compliance with BNG regulations. Revised submissions (if applicable) will be evaluated to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The award decision will be made in accordance with Yorkshire Water's governance processes, and all participants will be notified of the outcome with feedback provided. The successful supplier will enter into a service contract for the provision of Biodiversity Net Gain unit acquisition and related services. Contract commencement is anticipated in February 2026, following completion of the standstill period and final approvals.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
15 Dec 2025, 23:59

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Additional Procurement Categories

goods

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
8,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
8,000,000

Options

Description
The contract may include options to allow Yorkshire Water to purchase additional biodiversity units or related services during the contract term. These options may be exercised to meet changes in development demand, planning obligations, or regulatory requirements introduced under the Environment Act 2021. Options may also include the ability to expand the scope of services to cover new habitat types, additional geographic areas, or extended monitoring and reporting activities where these remain consistent with the original contract objectives. Yorkshire Water reserves the right to exercise these options based on business need, project timelines, or changes in legislation or policy guidance relating to Biodiversity Net Gain. Any use of options will remain within the overall framework and commercial terms of the awarded contract.

Renewal

Description
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
Tenders will be evaluated on technical quality and capability, representing 50% of the total score. Quality assessment will be based on the responses to the Capability Questionnaire, covering the following areas: Habitat Portfolio - range, diversity, and accessibility of biodiversity units. Delivery Process - approach to sourcing, validation, and management of BNG units. Operational Flexibility - ability to adapt to market, policy, and delivery changes. Project Experience - relevant experience managing BNG or habitat offset programmes. Registration & Assurance - compliance with DEFRA and Natural England standards. Sustainability & Social Value - contribution to environmental, social, and community outcomes.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
price
Description
Commercial proposals will represent 50% of the total score. The evaluation will assess total cost of purchase, including habitat unit costs and associated fees. The lowest evaluated total cost will receive the highest score, with other bids scored proportionally based on cost differentials. Yorkshire Water will also consider any costs reasonably expected to be incurred as part of the proposed delivery model, as set out in the ITT Commercial Evaluation methodology.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2029, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
064386-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
10 Oct 2025, 17:38

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
044712-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
31 Jul 2025, 12:29

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
15 Aug 2025, 23:59
Description
Suppliers are invited to express interest via email to FMandEnergyCommercialTeam@yorkshirewater.co.uk with brief details of their service offering. Further engagement (e.g., RFI or supplier calls) may follow. There are no specific conditions for participation in this market engagement. Participation is voluntary and non-binding.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-02366682
Name
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE41
Country
GB
Locality
Bradford
Postal Code
BD6 2SZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Western House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
privateUtility
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Private utility

Identifier

Id
02366682
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PXGT-3622-WXBQ
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-14747595
Name
WILD CAPITAL 1 LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI31
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC1H 9BQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
14747595
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PLJY-9544-PTYL
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
3 Dec 2025, 00:00
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
3 Dec 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental services

Value

Amount
8,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
8,000,000

Renewal

Description
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
080198-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
5 Dec 2025, 14:05

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-14747595
Name
WILD CAPITAL 1 LTD

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
17 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2029, 23:59
Starts
17 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2031, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
16 Dec 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bradford · UKE41 · BD6 2SZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-056a1c-2025-12-05T14:05:14ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·