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15 Jun 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has concluded the procurement process for a "Highway Tree Consultant" under a selective procurement method—specifically, a restricted procedure. The tender falls under the services category with a focus on highways consultancy. This contract, valued at £30,000, seeks expertise to evaluate highway trees potentially linked to subsidence damage claims within the UK. Key procurement stages have been completed, with the contract being awarded on 11th June 2026 to acs consulting, and the overall process marked as complete. The consultancy lot initially faced cancellation but was later awarded, ensuring a contractual engagement between Sheffield City Council and the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs operating within the highways consultancy industry, providing scope for delivering specialised tree assessment services. It is particularly suitable for businesses with capabilities in environmental surveyance and reporting, especially those experienced with infrastructure-related assessments. The project aims to address and mitigate subsidence risks, allowing companies to leverage their expertise and contribute to regional infrastructure sustainability. Such engagements not only enhance the businesses' portfolios but also potentially lead to long-term partnerships with local authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Highway Tree Consultant

Notice Description

- The consultant shall be asked to go and evaluate, survey and report back on highway trees which insurance companies, Amey and Sheffield City Council have already inspected and believe to be implicated in subsidence damage claims.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- The consultant shall be asked to go and evaluate, survey and report back on highway trees which insurance companies, Amey and Sheffield City Council have already inspected and believe to be implicated in subsidence damage claims.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056080-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways 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
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACS CONSULTING

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