Scope
Reference
OO Services - Woodland Restoration - SEPD 0327
Description
Funding to be provided for 99.3 hectares of woodland restoration. To ensure measurable ecological enhancement to support regulatory compliance, this work should be undertaken by specialist nature market providers. Nature market providers apply specialist ecological expertise to design, implement and monitor habitat improvements that generate quantifiable ecosystem services alongside other natural capital benefits. Their work is underpinned by evidence-based methodologies, transparent monitoring and auditable data. Their ability to generate and report on measurable environmental outcomes represents a strong advantage and will allow SSEN Distribution to clearly demonstrate to Ofgem that the ED2 environmental undertakings have been met
Contract 1. OO-Services-Woodland Creation - Evenlode SEPD 0327
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,281,712 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 February 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 6 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
To ensure measurable ecological enhancement to support regulatory compliance, this work should be undertaken by specialist nature market providers. Nature market providers apply specialist ecological expertise to design, implement and monitor habitat improvements that generate quantifiable ecosystem services alongside other natural capital benefits. Their work is underpinned by evidence-based methodologies, transparent monitoring and auditable data. Their ability to generate and report on measurable environmental outcomes represents a strong advantage and will allow SSEN Distribution to clearly demonstrate to Ofgem that the ED2 environmental undertakings have been met.
Supplier
Evenlode Landscape Recovery Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZX-9473-RQGY
Hillside Albion Street
Chipping Norton
OX7 5BH
United Kingdom
Email: tim.coates@greatyellow.earth
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. OO-Services-Woodland Creation - Evenlode SEPD 0327
Contracting authority
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
- Companies House: SC213460
Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.notices@sse.com
Website: http://www.ssen.co.uk
Region: UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Organisation type: Private utility