Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd3-7c8d-709f-996a-b1eb160beabb/portreath-flood-resilience-terrestrial-bng pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Portreath Flood Resilience Terrestrial BNG [Environment Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) Estimated value £1,000,000 Published 26 Jan 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: [forms.office.com/e/q2RtGmBUaa](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: [defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome](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. Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental improvement works Urban environmental development planning Environmental management Work environment services Environmental services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5-2026-01-26T17:45:25Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-060ed5-2026-01-26T17:45:25Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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