UKK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (UK UNITED KINGDOM)
Description:
Initial market feedback is sought on options for securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain units to support a project in Cornwall, focusing on understanding market capacity for 7 to 10 watercourse units.
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 terrestrial habitats and areas of other rivers and streams. We are seeking to understand market capacity and are interested in securing between 7 - 10 BNG watercourse units of other rivers and streams. Please complete our PME Questionnaire, available at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/QmcCL7mGMj 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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Preliminary Market Engagement will likely involve interested parties receiving an information pack and questionnaire. The Environment Agency will use responses to gather market intelligence on risks and opportunities. Subsequent activities may be organised at a later date.