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Invitation to Tender: Tree Equity & Urban Resilience Project

TREES FOR CITIES

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30 Jun 2026 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Tree Equity & Urban Resilience Project" is currently in the Tender stage, initiated by Trees for Cities as the contracting authority. This initiative supports the Mayor of London's plan, aimed at enhancing tree equity and urban resilience across various London neighbourhoods at risk from heat and social vulnerabilities. The project covers engineering-related scientific and technical services, urban planning and landscape architectural services, forestry, and environmental services. Interested consulting firms can submit bids for this strategic initiative, which requires a consortium of skills with one lead consultant. The tender process is being conducted through a direct, single tender action method as it's below the threshold. Proposals are due by 4th August 2026, with an anticipated contract start on 25th August 2026, lasting until 23rd December 2027. The location for delivery is London, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £254,000. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in urban planning, environmental consultancy, and forestry services to enhance their market footprint in the public sector. The focus on tree equity and climate resilience can accommodate a variety of businesses that are adept in mapping, investment planning, and environmental impact assessment. Firms that can form consortia or that can demonstrate a wide range of technical skills related to urban treescape enhancements are particularly well-suited to compete. This public procurement presents a valuable chance for growth, partnering with a prominent London authority, and aligning with sustainable and ecological urban development objectives that are increasingly central in urban policy planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender: Tree Equity & Urban Resilience Project

Notice Description

Trees for Cities is delighted to support the Mayor of London's new London Tree Equity and Urban Resilience (TE&UR) project, a scheme initiated by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to improve access to trees, and the benefits they provide, within London neighbourhoods facing high heat risk and wider social vulnerability. As part of our role in this project, we are inviting bids from suitably qualified consultants to support delivery TE&UR initiative. Trees for Cities is acting as the contracting authority for this commission and will oversee delivery of the consultant's work as part of the wider TE&UR partnership. See link for more details Learn more about Trees for Cities' work and organisational strategy. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for a time-limited commission to deliver treescape enhancement opportunity mapping, ground-truthing and investment planning for 15 ward-scale areas distributed across a cohort of six London boroughs (e.g. 1 to 3 ward(s) per borough). Further background on the TE&UR initiative and the associated partnership is provided in section 1.1.2 and 1.2.3 of the Specification Schedule. Further details on the ambitions, anticipated outcomes and outputs expected from this commission are detailed in section 1.2 This project requires a range of skills and we welcome consortia, with a single lead consultant required. Further details are provided on consultant capabilities and available data input in section 1.3. Appointment is anticipated in August 2026 with delivery commencement expected by the end of the month, and payment to be made following achievement of key project milestones, as set out in the timetables provided in section 1.4. To download the response documents, and for the links to ask questions and to submit applications, please visit our website at https://www.treesforcities.org/invitation-to-tender-tree-equity-urban-resilience-project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd6b6-2bb7-4f16-bea0-a0d9d61b0bd9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

77200000 - Forestry services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 23 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TREES FOR CITIES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE11 4AS
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Newington
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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