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Cambridge City Council - i-Tree Eco project

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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06 Jan 2020 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the i-Tree Eco project was conducted by Cambridge City Council (CCC) in Cambridge, East of England. The project is classified under "Research consultancy services" and aims to assess and manage the city's urban forest as well as enhance its sustainability amid climate challenges. The tender was completed with an award date of 6th January 2020, with the contract period starting from 17th January 2020 and concluding on 16th December 2020. Businesses were invited to participate prior to the tender’s end on 20th December 2019, using an open procurement method to ensure transparency and competitiveness.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, forestry management, and urban planning services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, particularly those with expertise in ecosystem services and community engagement initiatives. Given the importance placed on volunteer involvement and the need for data collection in this project, firms with strong outreach capabilities and innovative data analysis skills will be well-positioned to grow through this tender.

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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/3320ee50-0f38-4d9e-b113-738f3c03a6ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2020 - 16 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREECONOMICS

Further Information

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