Tender

Cambridge City Council - i-Tree Eco project

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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Tender

28 Nov 2019 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is seeking proposals for the i-Tree Eco project, aimed at assessing the urban forest structure and value in Cambridge, located in the East of England. This open tender falls under research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000) and is currently in the active stage. The deadline for submissions is 20 December 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 27 February 2020 and conclude by 13 December 2020. The delivery will take place within the East of England region, highlighting a significant opportunity within this growing urban area.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy, data analysis, and ecological research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in ecosystem service valuation, urban forestry management, or community engagement in ecological projects would be well-equipped to compete for this contract. Moreover, involvement in this initiative could enhance visibility and foster long-term relationships with local authorities, further supporting sustainable urban development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - i-Tree Eco project

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council (CCC) is based in the City of Cambridge, in the east of England, 50 miles north of London. It is a beautiful place to live and work, Cambridge is an historic University City with high quality architecture and attractive open spaces. The city is growing rapidly; the population of is currently 115,200 and this is forecasted to grow by nearly 31% over the next 12 years. The city currently supports a tree canopy coverage of 17.1% which is under threat from climate change, urbanisation, and increases in pest and diseases. It is necessary to understand the structure and value of this asset to support a case for its sustainable management. The project aims to: i. understand the structure of Cambridge's urban forest, including the species composition, diversity, and tree condition. ii. calculate the ecosystem service values provided by Cambridge's urban forest and rank the importance of different tree species in terms of ES provision, using the i-Tree Eco software suite. iii. promote Cambridge's urban forest to all, emphasising the benefits it provides iv. engage and train volunteers in the data collection field work v. establish values that are a precursor to proper asset and risk management vi. determine the land-use type(s) where more trees could be planted; and vii. conduct a risk analysis of the susceptibility of Cambridge's urban forest to pests and diseases

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b155c648-d5a5-4309-ad45-2db2ed054efa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2020 - 13 Dec 2020 6-12 months
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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