✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 16 Oct 2026, 15:17.
Opportunity overview
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
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
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.
Special regime
utilities
Techniques
Has Framework Agreement
Yes
Framework Agreement
Maximum Participants
12
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
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.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
20 Nov 2026, 12:00
Enquiry period
Ends
12 Nov 2026, 12:00
Expected award period
Ends
1 Mar 2027, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
40,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Apr 2037, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Extension options up to a total of 84 months (7 years)
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
3 VERSIONS
1
085293-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
090916-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
3
097987-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Severn Trent Water seeks ecological survey and associated ecology-support services, including protected-species surveys, habitat and impact assessments, planning documents, biodiversity plans and ecological supervision.
Who this may suit
Suitable for ecology consultancies able to deliver the stated survey, assessment, planning-document and supervision activities across the listed UK delivery regions.
Key points identified
Ecology survey capabilitySupplier able to undertake the listed ecological surveys and support work.Evidence: “The Supplier will be able to undertake all types of Ecological Surveys and support work, including but not limited to” followed by the listed activities.
Protected-species survey capabilityGreat Crested Newt, bat, badger, reptile, otter, water vole, white-clawed crayfish and bird surveys.Evidence: Listed activities include “Great Crested Newt surveys”, “Bat surveys”, “Badger surveys”, “Reptile surveys”, “Otter Surveys”, “Water Vole surveys”, “White Clawed Crayfish surveys” and bird surveys.
Ecological planning and assessment documentsAbility to produce the stated ecological plans and assessment documents.Evidence: Listed activities include “Production of reinstatement plan”, “Production of Biodiversity net gain plan for planning”, “EIA documents”, “EcIA”, “Assent and HRA”, and “Landscape and Ecological Management Plan”.
94% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Severn Trent Water seeks ecological survey and associated ecology-support services, including protected-species surveys, habitat and impact assessments, planning documents, biodiversity plans and ecological supervision.
Who this may suit
Suitable for ecology consultancies able to deliver the stated survey, assessment, planning-document and supervision activities across the listed UK delivery regions.
Key deliverables
Ecological surveys and assessments
Protected-species surveys
Biodiversity, protection, reinstatement and management plans
EIA, EcIA, HRA and Water Framework Directive documents
Ecological supervision of vegetation clearance
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
4 criteria identified
Ecology survey capability
99% confidence
Supplier able to undertake the listed ecological surveys and support work.
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“The Supplier will be able to undertake all types of Ecological Surveys and support work, including but not limited to” followed by the listed activities.
Protected-species survey capability
99% confidence
Great Crested Newt, bat, badger, reptile, otter, water vole, white-clawed crayfish and bird surveys.
Ability to produce the stated ecological plans and assessment documents.
View supporting evidence
Listed activities include “Production of reinstatement plan”, “Production of Biodiversity net gain plan for planning”, “EIA documents”, “EcIA”, “Assent and HRA”, and “Landscape and Ecological Management Plan”.
Eligibility requirements
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No eligibility, economic/financial standing, exclusion or selection criteria are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum contract value
98% confidence
£40,000,000.
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Opportunity value_max is 40000000 GBP; Lot 1 value_amount is 40000000 GBP.
Locations marked “Delivery location” list these regions.
Delivery timetable
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract start or end date is supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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display_status is “open”; stage is “tender”; source_status is “active”.
Procedure
99% confidence
Competitive flexible procedure.
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procurement_method_details is “Competitive flexible procedure”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
20 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.
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submission_deadline is “2026-11-20T12:00:00Z”; Lot 1 has the same deadline.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Scope breadth
99% confidence
The stated scope covers a wide range of ecology disciplines, species surveys, planning support and ecological supervision.
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The description lists numerous survey, assessment, plan-production and supervision activities.
Commercial and contractual detail
98% confidence
Pricing structure, contract duration, mobilisation requirements, evaluation criteria and terms are unknown.
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No such details are supplied; contract dates are null.
Lot detail
99% confidence
A £40m active Lot 1 is supplied, but it has no title or description; no distinct lot scope can be identified.
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Lot 1 has title null and description null, with value_amount 40000000 GBP.
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