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Portreath Flood Resilience Terrestrial BNG

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

LOCATION

Inner London - West, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,000,000

DEADLINE

February 23, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

45262640

REFERENCE

006767-2026

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Original Tender Description

We are seeking initial market feedback on options for securing off‑site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units to support a project in Cornwall. This early engagement will help inform our approach ahead of any potential future procurement. The project site includes areas of modified grassland, other neutral grassland, bramble scrub, mixed scrub and other broadleaved woodland along with native hedgerows. We are seeking BNG units of medium distinctiveness to align with losses of the below-named habitat types, or the equivalent number of units of habitats from the same broad habitat type or higher distinctiveness, as required to meet habitat trading rules. Please note, the units required are approximate numbers and may be subject to minor variation following a BNG post scheme assessment. • bramble scrub 1 unit • mixed scrub 1 unit • other neutral grassland 1 unit • modified grassland 2 units • broadleaved woodland 2 units • arable field margins- tussocky 2 units • native hedgerow 1 units Please complete our PME Questionnaire, available at the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=UCQKdycCYkyQx044U38RAlq1mT0X4LpKvSQWUBcBWuJUNFAwUk1WSVROU043Wks2V1FGNlNKNERLNy4u IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a request for information only, not a call for competition. Any future procurement exercise will be run through the Defra eCommercial System (Bidder Portal). Suppliers wishing to participate in a future competition must be registered on the Bidder Portal. Register using the following link: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Information for current Environment Agency suppliers: The Defra eCommercial System has replaced the former Bravo procurement platform. All suppliers, including incumbents, must register on the new system using the link above to participate in upcoming opportunities.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None for this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME).
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be an interested party in providing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units.
  • For any potential future procurement exercise, suppliers must be registered on the Defra eCommercial System (Bidder Portal).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to provide off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units.
  • Capability to provide BNG units of medium distinctiveness, or the equivalent number of units of habitats from the same broad habitat type or higher distinctiveness, as required to meet habitat trading rules.
  • Capability to provide BNG units for specific habitat types: bramble scrub, mixed scrub, other neutral grassland, modified grassland, broadleaved woodland, arable field margins- tussocky, and native hedgerow.
  • Capability to provide the approximate number of units specified for each habitat type (e.g., 1 unit of bramble scrub, 2 units of modified grassland).
  • Understanding that unit numbers are approximate and may be subject to minor variation following a BNG post scheme assessment.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • None for this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete the PME Questionnaire available at the provided Microsoft Forms link (https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=UCQKdycCYkyQx044U38RAlq1mT0X4LpKvSQWUBcBWuJUNFAwUk1WSVROU043Wks2V1FGNlNKNERLNy4u).
  • For future procurement, register on the Defra eCommercial System (Bidder Portal) using the provided link (https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome).

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Planning Notice
General Information006767-2026.html
Summary:
The Environment Agency is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather feedback on options for securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a Cornwall project, requiring specific habitat units, and invites interested parties to complete a PME Questionnaire.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data006767-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
The Environment Agency is conducting pre-market engagement to gather feedback on options for securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a Cornwall project, requesting completion of a PME Questionnaire.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006767-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
The Environment Agency is seeking market feedback on options for securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units of medium distinctiveness for a Cornwall project, ahead of any potential future procurement.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents006767-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
The Environment Agency is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather feedback on options for securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a project in Cornwall, requesting interested parties to complete a PME questionnaire.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Biodiversity Net Gain units, clearly outlining its purpose and future procurement steps, though it has minor formal data gaps.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly states it is a Request for Information (PME) and not a call for competition, which is legally sound for pre-market engagement. CPV codes are appropriate. However, the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields being 'None' are formal omissions, even for a PME.

•Formal 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are unpopulated.
Clarity80/100

The description of the PME's purpose, the required Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units, and the process for providing feedback are exceptionally clear. The AI-extracted requirements accurately reflect the tender's content.

Completeness70/100

Most essential information for a PME, including title, organization, reference, estimated value, and timeline for potential future contract, is provided. The requirements for market feedback are well-defined. However, the formal 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are missing.

•Formal 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are unpopulated.
Fairness85/100

As a PME, the process appears fair and open, inviting broad market feedback. The requirements for BNG units are specific to the project but not tailored to a single company. Full document access and value disclosure contribute to transparency.

Practicality65/100

Electronic submission for the PME is supported via a Microsoft Forms link, which is functional. Information on the future e-procurement system (Defra eCommercial System) is provided, enhancing practicality for subsequent stages. Contract start and duration are known.

•PME submission relies on a generic Microsoft Forms link rather than an integrated e-procurement module.
Data Consistency90/100

The information provided across the basic details, description, and AI-extracted requirements is highly consistent. Dates are logical, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions.

•Formal 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are unpopulated, creating a minor data gap.
Sustainability80/100

The core subject of this PME is Biodiversity Net Gain, making it inherently a green procurement initiative focused on environmental sustainability. This is a significant strength, despite the notice not explicitly detailing additional social or innovation criteria.

•Lack of explicit mention of broader social aspects or innovation focus beyond the core BNG objective.

Strengths

Clear identification as a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), not a formal tender.
Detailed and unambiguous description of required Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units.
Transparency regarding the estimated value and future procurement platform.
The core subject matter is directly related to environmental sustainability.
Good data consistency across all provided information.

Concerns

Formal 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are unpopulated, indicating a minor data completeness issue.
Reliance on a generic Microsoft Forms link for PME submission instead of a more integrated e-procurement tool.
Absence of explicit broader social or innovation criteria within the PME documentation.

Recommendations

1. Populate 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields with appropriate classifications for pre-market engagement notices.
2. For future PMEs, consider utilizing integrated market engagement functionalities within the e-procurement system for enhanced data management.
3. For the subsequent formal tender, explore opportunities to explicitly incorporate broader social value and innovation criteria.

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