Closing soon6 days left · closes midday, Friday 20 November 2026

Ecology Survey

Severn Trent Water Limited · Private utility

In brief

Severn Trent Water Limited is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and environmental work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales).

It is a framework worth up to £40,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 20 November 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, Thursday 12 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 20 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Technical 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 221 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £40,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

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

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £40,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
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: portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 12 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 20 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

9 September 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 085293-2026
25 September 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 090916-2026
16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097987-2026

About the buyer

Severn Trent Water LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

Aqualogic (WC) Limited1 contract
Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited1 contract
CFA Archaeology Ltd1 contract
Dalcour Maclaren Limited1 contract
RSK Adas Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Severn Trent Water Limited

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From notice 085293-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026, last updated 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.