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title: "Grey squirrel density and tree damage surveys across Open Spaces"
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# Grey squirrel density and tree damage surveys across Open Spaces

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36e67500-61f7-4670-bbd6-93ce82770ffa

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## Summary

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London have awarded a procurement contract titled "Grey squirrel density and tree damage surveys across Open Spaces". This contract falls under the industry category of environmental issues consultancy services (CPV code: 90713000) and involves conducting surveys across 11,000 acres of open spaces within the City of London, with a particular focus on Epping Forest. The surveys will assess grey squirrel impact on tree density and damage. The procurement process was executed through a single tender action (below threshold) method, and the contract period is set from 6 January 2025 to 31 May 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 December 2024 and the award date on 20 December 2024. The location for the procurement is London, with postal code EC2V 7HH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in environmental consultancy, particularly those specialising in wildlife impact assessments and forestry management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts due to the scale and specific nature of the services required. The successful completion of such a project can enhance the contractor's portfolio, establishing their expertise in environmental impact analysis and offering potential for further engagements within the public sector. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a large-scale entity, secured this contract, showcasing the high standards and detailed requirements needed for such opportunities.

## Notice

Conduct grey squirrel impact surveys at 670 locations across our 11,000 acres of open spaces and a population index survey in Epping Forest. APHA will conduct grey squirrel density and tree damage surveys on at least two woodland compartments within Epping Forest. APHA will conduct tree damage surveys on a sub-sample of approximately 670 ha of woodland, to provide to provide an assessment of grey squirrel damage across the City of London. APHA will use the data collected to model the relationship between density and damage, accounting for factors such as tree species and tree age and assess the severity of grey squirrel damage across City of London woodlands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f1583-3142-4368-a875-1844e734d568 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,815 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f1583-3142-4368-a875-1844e734d568

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f1583-3142-4368-a875-1844e734d568
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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