Contract award · 29 Sep 2026

Exploring the viability of a simplified watercourse condition assessment for Biodiversity Net Gain

Environment Agency awarded “Exploring the viability of a simplified watercourse condition assessment for…” to WSP UK for £97,807 on 29 Sep 2026.

Waste, cleaning & environmentalLondon

Value £97,807
WinnerWSP UK

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Buyer
Environment Agency · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Supplier
WSP UK
Value
£97,807.13
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Waste, cleaning & environmental · Environmental services (CPV 90700000)
Region
London
Timeline
  1. Contract date29 Sep 2026
  2. Published27 Oct 2026Published 28 days after the contract date

Description

Background In May 2025, the government launched an 8-week consultation on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development. This consultation was supported by a detailed consultation document. As part of this consultation, the government sought views on the proportionality of using the River Condition Assessment survey method in different scenarios, particularly for minor developments where part of the proposal falls within the riparian zone or where there are no anticipated or likely impacts. Responses to the watercourse questions highlighted that river condition assessment survey effort should be proportionate to the level of 'impact' a development has on the watercourse feature, should be proportionate to the distinctiveness category of the watercourse, and be assessed by a competent ecologist. Further details can be found in section 4.4 of Government response and summary of responses - GOV.UK. For the purposes of Biodiversity Net G…

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