Habitat Regulations Assessment

The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is seeking a contractor to conduct a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to support the preparation of its new Local Plan for the period 2026-2044. This legal requirement, governed by Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, involves assessing the implications of the Local Plan on European sites, including Special Protection Areas, Special Areas of Conservation, and Ramsar sites within and around the Borough. The estimated total value of the contract is 90,000 GBP including VAT, with a potential extension of up to one year through September 3, 2029. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as particularly suitable for this procurement. The contract will be awarded based on a weighted evaluation consisting of price and quality factors. The primary price components are the total fixed price for the assessment (35%) and the hourly rate for an expert witness (5%). Quality criteria include methodology and performance (30%), experience and skills (15%), communications (10%), and social value (5%). Interested parties must submit their responses via the Delta eSourcing portal by the deadline of November 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The place of performance is designated as North and West Norfolk.