Open7 days left · closes midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026

Biodiversity Net Gain Units Procurement

Torridge District Council · Local authority

In brief

Torridge District Council is looking for suppliers for environmental work (South West).

The estimated value is £225,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 30 years, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 25 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 100%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for environmental contracts in this region (from 43 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Please refer to tender documents

What the notice says

Torridge District Council (TDC) are progressing the development of a new industrial scheme at New Market Road, Holsworthy. The works involve the construction of a new road junction, access road, creation of development plots, servicing and landscaping. To meet the 10% net gain required for the development TDC is seeking to purchase 'in-area' Bio Diversity Net Gain Units from a Habitat Bank. The units required would fall into the category of other neutral grassland of medium distinctiveness.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £225,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 25 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 July 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072047-2026
2 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082977-2026

About the buyer

Torridge District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for environmental

Coastal Recycling Services Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Torridge District Council

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From notice 072047-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 July 2026, last updated 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.