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Published 22 Nov 2024, 16:23 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation Agreement

Official notice

Authority: NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

2 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable

Sectors: Cleaning & Environmental Services (90) Delivery: East of England (UKH15)

Published estimate£22,000,000total for 2 lots

Submissions closed 23 Dec 2024awarded 5 Jun 2025

Awarded to Our Rivers (Norfolk) Limited, NORFOLK RIVERS CONSORTIUM LIMITED2 awards

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NEC generate, establish and sells nutrient mitigation credits to offset nutrient pollution generated by new residential developments. The services covered in this notice relate to the provision of high efficiency nutrient removal package treatment plants (PTP) for the generation, establishment and sale of nutrient mitigation credits. NEC intend to invite suppliers who specialise in the supply of permanent (90 years) Nitrogen and Phosphorous Mitigation specifically secured via septic tank upgrades. NEC will then trade the nutrient offset/saving as 'credits' to house builders who need to offset the additional nutrients arising from the new houses they intend to build. NEC will only purchase nutrient offset/savings arising from septic tank upgrades located within the catchments effected by Nutrient Neutrality in Norfolk. This opportunity is divided into 2 lots, of 100kg/yr and 450kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset

CPV: Environmental management

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£22,000,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot

Lot #1100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date.AwardedPublished value£4,000,000

Lot 1: Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months.

Delivery: East of England

Variant bids: not allowed

90710000 Environmental management

Lot #2Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.AwardedPublished value£18,000,000

Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.

Delivery: East of England

Variant bids: not allowed

90710000 Environmental management

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots

Quality: 75%Price: 25%

Published sub-criteria (2)

Quality: 75%
Cost: 25%

Published award criteria (2)

Quality: 75%
Cost: 25%

Conditions of participation1

Suitability
N/A

What this means for your bid

Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 22 Nov 2024, 16:23 GMT
Last source update: 3 Jul 2025, 15:46 BST
Award evaluation window: 23 Dec 2024 – …
Authority reference: NEC-STU-01-2024
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-037203
Classification (CPV): Environmental management
Delivery area: East of England (UKH15)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be2f Find a Tender

Contract terms

Performance terms: As detailed with the Invitation to Tender documents.

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: To be obtained from the Contracting Authority as and when required.

Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.NEC is not liable for any costs incurred by economic operators in relation to this procurement. NEC reserves the right to abandon or terminate the procurement (or any part of it including one or more lots) at its discretion. Participation in this procurement process is subject to the terms and conditions in the procurement documents and the e-sourcing portal terms of use.

How it was run

Official notice

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Submission deadline: 23 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bids opened: 23 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices… ↗

Timeline

23 Dec 2024 → 3 Jul 2025 · 3 dates

Submission deadline
23 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
Bids opened
23 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT
Notice published
3 Jul 2025, 15:46 BST

Notice history

2 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Jul 2025

Status changed to complete
3 Jul 2025, 15:46 BST
Buyer details updated
3 Jul 2025, 15:46 BST

Published amendments (2 · 0 deadline changes)

When	What	Before	After
—	TextI.1) Names and addresses and contact point(s) · I.1	Contact Person: Tow Sawyer	Contact Person: Tom Sayer
—	Text1.1 Postal Code · I.1	NR7 )WF	NR7 0WF
—	Text1.1 Contact Person · I.1	Tom Sawyer	Tom Sayer
—	TextII.1.4) Short Description · II.1)	NEC generate, establish and sells nutrient mitigation credits to offset nutrient pollution generated by new residential developments. The services covered in this notice relate to the provision of high efficiency nutrient removal package treatment plants (PTP) for the generation, establishment and sale of nutrient mitigation credits. NEC intend to invite suppliers who specialise in the supply of p…	NEC generate, establish and sells nutrient mitigation credits to offset nutrient pollution generated by new residential developments. The services covered in this notice relate to the provision of high efficiency nutrient removal package treatment plants (PTP) for the generation, establishment and sale of nutrient mitigation credits. NEC intend to invite suppliers who specialise in the supply of p…
—	TextII.1.6) Information about Lots · I.1)	This contract is divided into lots: YesTenders may be submitted for all lots	This contract is divided into lots: YesBidders may only submit a bid for one of the Lots. Bidders will not be permitted to submit a Tender for both Lot 1 and Lot 2.
—	TextII.2.4) Description of the Procurement · II.2)	Lot 1: 100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date.	Lot 1: Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months.
—	TextII.2.4) Description of the Procurement · II.2)	Lot 2: 450kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 24 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date .	Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.
—	TextIII.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers. · III.1)	N/A	As stated within the procurement documents.
—	TextII.2.1) Title · II.2)	100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date .	This opportunity is divided into two Lots as summarised below: Lot 1:Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months; and Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.

2 amendments published without a description.

Routine re-releases (4)

2024-11: 1 release · 22 Nov 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 2

Awarded value £22,000,0002 contracts exc. VAT

Bids received 33 from SMEs

Contracts signed 2latest 5 Jun 2025

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Lot 1 · 100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date.1 award
Our Rivers (Norfolk) LimitedSMELot 1: Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months.	£4,000,000 †	—	Awarded
Lot 2 · Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.1 award
NORFOLK RIVERS CONSORTIUM LIMITEDSME	£18,000,000 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Lot 1: Total Phosphorus offset 100kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 12 months. · Our Rivers (Norfolk) LimitedSME
Signed
5 Jun 2025
Value
£4,000,000
Status
active
Lot 2: Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months. · NORFOLK RIVERS CONSORTIUM LIMITEDSME
Signed
9 Apr 2025
Value
£18,000,000
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · 100kg/yr Total Phosphorus offset (and associated Total Nitrogen offset) delivered over 12 months and secured for 90 years with installations delivered from contract start date.	2bids · 2 electronic	2	—	—
2 · Total Phosphorus offset 450kg/yr (plus associated Total Nitrogen offset secured through the septic tank upgrade) delivered over 24 months.	1bids · 1 electronic	1	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawEnvironmental protectionEnvironmental Services GB-COH: 14573978 The Horizon Centre Broadland Business Park, Norwich, East of England, NR7 0WFContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

High CourtReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice

Norfolk Rivers Consortium LimitedAwarded supplierGB-COH: 14346827 Essex, East of England, IG10 4PL
Our Rivers (Norfolk) LimitedAwarded supplierGB-COH: 16086466 Newport, East of England, TF10 8AY

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria