Scope
Reference
OO Services Woodland Creation LENS Perth and Kinross 0327
Description
Planting 60 hectares of woodland habitat in Perth and Kinross area. 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 Serviceds Woodland Creation LENS Perth and Kinross 0327
Supplier
Contract value
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 February 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 4 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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
3Keel Group Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVN-4477-YTWP
7 Fenlock Court, Blenheim Business Park
Long Hanborough
OX29 8LN
United Kingdom
Email: tom.brown@3keel.com
Website: https://www.3keel.com/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. OO Serviceds Woodland Creation LENS Perth and Kinross 0327
Contracting authority
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
- Companies House: SC213460
Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
United Kingdom
Email: yvonne.mckeown@sse.com
Website: http://www.ssen.co.uk
Region: UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Organisation type: Private utility