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Grey squirrel density and tree damage surveys across Open Spaces

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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28 Feb 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London have awarded a procurement contract titled "Grey squirrel density and tree damage surveys across Open Spaces". This contract falls under the industry category of environmental issues consultancy services (CPV code: 90713000) and involves conducting surveys across 11,000 acres of open spaces within the City of London, with a particular focus on Epping Forest. The surveys will assess grey squirrel impact on tree density and damage. The procurement process was executed through a single tender action (below threshold) method, and the contract period is set from 6 January 2025 to 31 May 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 December 2024 and the award date on 20 December 2024. The location for the procurement is London, with postal code EC2V 7HH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in environmental consultancy, particularly those specialising in wildlife impact assessments and forestry management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts due to the scale and specific nature of the services required. The successful completion of such a project can enhance the contractor's portfolio, establishing their expertise in environmental impact analysis and offering potential for further engagements within the public sector. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a large-scale entity, secured this contract, showcasing the high standards and detailed requirements needed for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Grey squirrel density and tree damage surveys across Open Spaces

Notice Description

Conduct grey squirrel impact surveys at 670 locations across our 11,000 acres of open spaces and a population index survey in Epping Forest. APHA will conduct grey squirrel density and tree damage surveys on at least two woodland compartments within Epping Forest. APHA will conduct tree damage surveys on a sub-sample of approximately 670 ha of woodland, to provide to provide an assessment of grey squirrel damage across the City of London. APHA will use the data collected to model the relationship between density and damage, accounting for factors such as tree species and tree age and assess the severity of grey squirrel damage across City of London woodlands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36e67500-61f7-4670-bbd6-93ce82770ffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f1583-3142-4368-a875-1844e734d568
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,815 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,815 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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