Opportunity to Tender - Ecology - Regional Framework Lots (England) - J. Murphy & Sons

What this is

J. Murphy & Sons seeks experienced civil engineering subcontractors for a framework agreement covering ecology and environmental services across regional lots in England. Services include ecological surveys, protected species assessments, licensed ecology works, vegetation clearance supervision, monitoring, and environmental compliance support for major infrastructure projects including Network Rail CP7 and TransPennine Route Upgrade.

Key points

• Framework agreement for ecology and environmental services across England regional lots supporting Network Rail CP7, TransPennine Route Upgrade, and other major infrastructure projects
• Deadline for expressions of interest: 21 July 2026, 3:45pm via CompeteFor portal
• Estimated value GBP 500,000–1,000,000; SME suitable
• Must have appropriately licensed ecologists compliant with CIEEM guidance and capability to work under Natural England protected species licences
• Services span ecological surveys, PEA, habitat classification, protected species surveys, EcIA, BNG assessments, licensed ecology works, vegetation clearance supervision, monitoring, and environmental compliance advice
• Further tender details including lot structure and next steps provided after expression of interest submission

Who can bid

Experienced civil engineering subcontractors; SME suitable. Expressions of interest required through CompeteFor portal.

• CIEEM

Money

Estimated framework value GBP 500,000 to GBP 1,000,000.

How to submit

Expressions of interest must be submitted through CompeteFor portal to receive further tender information including lot structure and next steps.

Contract period

Framework agreement with call-off opportunities aligned to regional delivery teams and project locations; specific contract periods to be determined per call-off.

Classification

CPV 71311100 — Civil engineering support services London