Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Units
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£8.0m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
05 Dec 2025
Description
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.
Scope
- Reference
- CM3157
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 15 Dec 2025 to 31 Dec 2029Possible extension to 31 Dec 2031
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.
- CPV classifications
- 90700000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 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. | quality | 50.00% |
| Commercial | 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. | price | 50.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£8.0m
Award date
03 Dec 2025
Contract start
17 Dec 2025
Contract end
31 Dec 2029