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Feasibility study to assess the carbon sequestration potential of pollarded trees

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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04 Nov 2025 at 12:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, involved awarding a contract for a "Feasibility study to assess the carbon sequestration potential of pollarded trees." This initiative falls under the environmental issues consultancy services category. The study focuses on regions such as Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches, and Ashtead Common, aiming to evaluate carbon sequestration across these sites. The procurement, classified as a service contract and executed with a limited method for below-threshold competition, has been completed. Key dates include the contract period from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the award being actively in place as of 28 August 2025. The procurement process aligns with the legal framework established by the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender offers business growth opportunities specifically for environmental consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in carbon sequestration and ecological assessments. Given the project's technical requirements, businesses equipped with terrestrial and mobile laser scanning technologies are well-positioned to compete in such contracts. Large consultancy firms like UCL Consultants Limited, which secured this contract, show the value of having a robust capability in handling comprehensive environmental projects. Businesses aiming to engage in similar opportunities should consider expanding capabilities in niche environmental evaluations to align with governmental environmental policy initiatives and sustainable agendas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility study to assess the carbon sequestration potential of pollarded trees

Notice Description

Conduct a feasibility study in line with CoL's RFQ to assess the carbon sequestration potential of pollarded trees--particularly hornbeam, as well as oak and beech--across the CoLC's estate, with a special focus on sites like Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches, and Ashtead Common. Collect terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and mobile laser scanning (MLS) data to derive carbon sequestration estimates for pollarded trees across a range of management cycles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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