Regional Ecology and Environmental Services Framework for English Infrastructure Projects

J. Murphy & Sons is seeking experienced ecology and environmental services providers to join a framework agreement for delivering services across major infrastructure projects in England, including Network Rail CP7, TransPennine Route Upgrade, and Peel Ports initiatives. This framework will provide call-off opportunities aligned to regional delivery teams and project locations. Successful suppliers will deliver comprehensive ecology and environmental services including: ecological surveys and assessments (PEAs, habitat surveys, protected species surveys); licensed specialist ecology works with appropriately qualified ecologists; vegetation clearance with ecological supervision; monitoring and mitigation of ecological impacts; environmental compliance advice; and data management and reporting to planning authorities and regulatory bodies. Services required encompass Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, habitat classification (UKHab), protected species surveys (bats, great crested newts, badgers, reptiles, birds), Ecological Impact Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments. Licensed ecology works will require supervision by qualified ecologists and preparation of Natural England mitigation licence applications. Additional support includes ecological clerk of works supervision, toolbox talks, mitigation measure implementation, species monitoring, and post-construction reporting. To apply, interested suppliers must express interest through CompeteFor to receive detailed tender information including lot structure and next steps.