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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

006854-2026

Project Timeline

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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/e/q2RtGmBUaa 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

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are stated for participation in this Pre-Market Engagement (PME).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • To participate in 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 secure off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units of medium distinctiveness.
  • Ability to provide BNG units that align with losses of specific habitat types: 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 unit).
  • Ability to provide an equivalent number of units of habitats from the same broad habitat type or higher distinctiveness, as required to meet habitat trading rules.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No financial requirements are specified for participation in this Pre-Market Engagement (PME).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete the PME Questionnaire.
  • Submit the completed PME Questionnaire via the provided link: https://forms.office.com/e/q2RtGmBUaa.
  • For future procurement opportunities, suppliers must register on the Defra eCommercial System (Bidder Portal) using the link: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data006854-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
The Environment Agency is conducting pre-market engagement to gather feedback on securing specific off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a Cornwall project, ahead of a potential future procurement.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006854-2026_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 in Cornwall to offset specific habitat losses, with interested parties asked to complete a PME Questionnaire for this request for information.
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Official PDF Version
General Information006854-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
The Environment Agency is seeking initial market feedback on options for securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units of medium distinctiveness for a project in Cornwall, requesting completion of a PME Questionnaire.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents006854-2026.html
Summary:
The Environment Agency is seeking initial market feedback on options for securing specific off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a Cornwall project, detailing habitat types and approximate quantities, as part of an early engagement to inform future procurement.

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92
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This is an excellent pre-market engagement (RFI) for Biodiversity Net Gain units, clearly outlining its purpose, requirements, and future procurement steps, demonstrating high quality in clarity, completeness, and legal compliance for an RFI.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance95/100

The document explicitly states it is a Request for Information (RFI) and not a call for competition, which is a legally compliant approach for pre-market engagement. The CPV code is relevant, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. The absence of a formal procedure type is appropriate for an RFI.

Clarity95/100

The purpose of seeking market feedback on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units is exceptionally clear. Specific habitat types and unit requirements are well-defined, and instructions for PME participation and future procurement registration are unambiguous. The absence of formal evaluation criteria is expected for an RFI.

Completeness90/100

All essential information for a pre-market engagement is provided, including title, organization, reference, estimated value, duration, and location. Requirements for the PME are clearly outlined, and links to the questionnaire and future registration portal are included.

Fairness90/100

The PME approach itself promotes fairness by allowing broad market input before a formal procurement. The estimated value is disclosed, and requirements for BNG units are project-specific but not tailored to a single company. The mention of a future e-procurement system ensures equal access for any subsequent competition.

Practicality90/100

Electronic submission for the PME via an MS Forms link is practical and accessible. Key dates (contract start, duration) and financial information are provided. The links for both the questionnaire and future supplier registration are clearly stated.

Data Consistency95/100

The information provided is highly consistent. The status 'planning' and the explicit 'request for information only' align with the 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' fields. Dates are logical, and there are no reported inconsistencies or disputes.

Sustainability85/100

The core subject of the engagement is 'Biodiversity Net Gain,' which represents a strong and direct focus on environmental sustainability and green procurement. While explicit social aspects or innovation focus are not detailed, the primary environmental objective is very clear and central to the project.

Lack of explicit social criteria.
No specific focus on innovation mentioned.

Strengths

Clearly defined as a Request for Information (RFI), not a formal tender.
Strong focus on environmental sustainability (Biodiversity Net Gain).
Clear and comprehensive description of requirements for market feedback.
Provides clear instructions for PME participation and future procurement registration.
Good data consistency and transparency regarding estimated value and duration.

Concerns

Lack of explicit social criteria in the sustainability aspects.
No specific focus on innovation mentioned.
The 'Liable Person' field is empty.

Recommendations

1. Consider incorporating explicit social value criteria in future formal tenders.
2. Explore opportunities to encourage innovative approaches to BNG delivery in subsequent stages.
3. Ensure all administrative fields, such as 'Liable Person,' are populated in future notices.

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