--- title: "Cambridge City Council - i-Tree Eco project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7f68965-3c59-480d-a1f2-82af8deafc50" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7f68965-3c59-480d-a1f2-82af8deafc50" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7f68965-3c59-480d-a1f2-82af8deafc50.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7f68965-3c59-480d-a1f2-82af8deafc50.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS" published: "2020-01-06" --- # Cambridge City Council - i-Tree Eco project Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7f68965-3c59-480d-a1f2-82af8deafc50 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7f68965-3c59-480d-a1f2-82af8deafc50) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7f68965-3c59-480d-a1f2-82af8deafc50.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the i-Tree Eco project was conducted by Cambridge City Council (CCC) in Cambridge, East of England. The project is classified under "Research consultancy services" and aims to assess and manage the city's urban forest as well as enhance its sustainability amid climate challenges. The tender was completed with an award date of 6th January 2020, with the contract period starting from 17th January 2020 and concluding on 16th December 2020. Businesses were invited to participate prior to the tender’s end on 20th December 2019, using an open procurement method to ensure transparency and competitiveness. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, forestry management, and urban planning services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, particularly those with expertise in ecosystem services and community engagement initiatives. Given the importance placed on volunteer involvement and the need for data collection in this project, firms with strong outreach capabilities and innovative data analysis skills will be well-positioned to grow through this tender. ## Notice Cambridge City Council (CCC) is based in the City of Cambridge, in the east of England, 50 miles north of London. It is a beautiful place to live and work, Cambridge is an historic University City with high quality architecture and attractive open spaces. The city is growing rapidly; the population of is currently 115,200 and this is forecasted to grow by nearly 31% over the next 12 years. The city currently supports a tree canopy coverage of 17.1% which is under threat from climate change, urbanisation, and increases in pest and diseases. It is necessary to understand the structure and value of this asset to support a case for its sustainable management. The project aims to: i. understand the structure of Cambridge's urban forest, including the species composition, diversity, and tree condition. ii. calculate the ecosystem service values provided by Cambridge's urban forest and rank the importance of different tree species in terms of ES provision, using the i-Tree Eco software suite. iii. promote Cambridge's urban forest to all, emphasising the benefits it provides iv. engage and train volunteers in the data collection field work v. establish values that are a precursor to proper asset and risk management vi. determine the land-use type(s) where more trees could be planted; and vii. conduct a risk analysis of the susceptibility of Cambridge's urban forest to pests and diseases ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3320ee50-0f38-4d9e-b113-738f3c03a6ad | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jan 2020 | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2020 - 16 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £35,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 3QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Market | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TREECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2020 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3320ee50-0f38-4d9e-b113-738f3c03a6ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3320ee50-0f38-4d9e-b113-738f3c03a6ad 6th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf354aad-e211-ea11-80fb-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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