--- title: "Invitation to Tender: Tree Equity & Urban Resilience Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59d97901-1a09-4912-ac73-cf5a87318d96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59d97901-1a09-4912-ac73-cf5a87318d96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59d97901-1a09-4912-ac73-cf5a87318d96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59d97901-1a09-4912-ac73-cf5a87318d96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TREES FOR CITIES" published: "2026-06-30" --- # Invitation to Tender: Tree Equity & Urban Resilience Project Buyer: TREES FOR CITIES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59d97901-1a09-4912-ac73-cf5a87318d96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59d97901-1a09-4912-ac73-cf5a87318d96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59d97901-1a09-4912-ac73-cf5a87318d96.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Tree Equity & Urban Resilience Project" is currently in the Tender stage, initiated by Trees for Cities as the contracting authority. This initiative supports the Mayor of London's plan, aimed at enhancing tree equity and urban resilience across various London neighbourhoods at risk from heat and social vulnerabilities. The project covers engineering-related scientific and technical services, urban planning and landscape architectural services, forestry, and environmental services. Interested consulting firms can submit bids for this strategic initiative, which requires a consortium of skills with one lead consultant. The tender process is being conducted through a direct, single tender action method as it's below the threshold. Proposals are due by 4th August 2026, with an anticipated contract start on 25th August 2026, lasting until 23rd December 2027. The location for delivery is London, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £254,000. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in urban planning, environmental consultancy, and forestry services to enhance their market footprint in the public sector. The focus on tree equity and climate resilience can accommodate a variety of businesses that are adept in mapping, investment planning, and environmental impact assessment. Firms that can form consortia or that can demonstrate a wide range of technical skills related to urban treescape enhancements are particularly well-suited to compete. This public procurement presents a valuable chance for growth, partnering with a prominent London authority, and aligning with sustainable and ecological urban development objectives that are increasingly central in urban policy planning. ## Notice Trees for Cities is delighted to support the Mayor of London's new London Tree Equity and Urban Resilience (TE&UR) project, a scheme initiated by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to improve access to trees, and the benefits they provide, within London neighbourhoods facing high heat risk and wider social vulnerability. As part of our role in this project, we are inviting bids from suitably qualified consultants to support delivery TE&UR initiative. Trees for Cities is acting as the contracting authority for this commission and will oversee delivery of the consultant's work as part of the wider TE&UR partnership. See link for more details Learn more about Trees for Cities' work and organisational strategy. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for a time-limited commission to deliver treescape enhancement opportunity mapping, ground-truthing and investment planning for 15 ward-scale areas distributed across a cohort of six London boroughs (e.g. 1 to 3 ward(s) per borough). Further background on the TE&UR initiative and the associated partnership is provided in section 1.1.2 and 1.2.3 of the Specification Schedule. Further details on the ambitions, anticipated outcomes and outputs expected from this commission are detailed in section 1.2 This project requires a range of skills and we welcome consortia, with a single lead consultant required. Further details are provided on consultant capabilities and available data input in section 1.3. Appointment is anticipated in August 2026 with delivery commencement expected by the end of the month, and payment to be made following achievement of key project milestones, as set out in the timetables provided in section 1.4. To download the response documents, and for the links to ask questions and to submit applications, please visit our website at https://www.treesforcities.org/invitation-to-tender-tree-equity-urban-resilience-project ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd6b6-2bb7-4f16-bea0-a0d9d61b0bd9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 23 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £254,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TREES FOR CITIES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE11 4AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Newington | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd6b6-2bb7-4f16-bea0-a0d9d61b0bd9 - 30 Jun 2026 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd6b6-2bb7-4f16-bea0-a0d9d61b0bd9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd6b6-2bb7-4f16-bea0-a0d9d61b0bd9 30th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9216fb7-dd03-47ba-a4a3-8859dd25a081 ITT attached here. - https://www.treesforcities.org/invitation-to-tender-tree-equity-urban-resilience-project Please visit our website to access the submission documents, the webform for questions, the webform for submissions, and to view responses to submitted questions. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e58f16c4-efda-4269-af1c-659737129fab ITT attached here. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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