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Edinburgh Million Trees City Project

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is proceeding with the "Edinburgh Million Trees City Project", aimed at conducting an i-Tree Eco Survey to assess the environmental benefits of increasing tree coverage in Edinburgh. This procurement falls within the industry category of general public services and is classified under the CPV scheme with the code 77000000. The procurement process followed an open procedure, reflecting transparency and competitive bidding. The survey uses i-Tree eco software, scheduled for Summer 2025, and the contract was awarded to Forest Research, the supplier based in Farnham, with the contract amounting to £68,420. The project delivery location is exclusively within the region designated as UKM75, covering the City of Edinburgh Council. Although the tender process was initiated earlier, the contract was finalised and signed on 28th July 2025, marking the award stage as complete.

This project provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental science, data analysis, and urban forestry management, particularly those with expertise in ecosystem services such as carbon capture and climate change mitigation. Companies specialising in environmental software applications, ecological surveys, and public service delivery are well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts in the future. The procurement requirements emphasise prompt payment, living wage alignment, and environmental management measures, reflecting the council's commitment to fostering sustainable practices and fair labour conditions. With community benefits included in the project scope, businesses contributing to social and economic development through enhanced urban green spaces will find this a potentially rewarding engagement.

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Notice Title

Edinburgh Million Trees City Project

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council require an i-Tree Eco Survey using, the i-tree eco software application to be undertaken in Summer 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The survey will evaluate progress in reaching the million trees target. Also, to determine the increase in ecosystem benefits, e.g. carbon capture and sequestration, habitat creation, removal of pollutants, and climate change mitigation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536126
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Connor Anderson, Graham Halliday
Contact Email
connor.anderson@edinburgh.gov.uk, graham.halliday@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREST RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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