TfL Ecology Support Services Framework
The contract covers track and built-environment inspections and ecology surveys across Transport for London’s (TfL) network, including track beds, station grounds and car parks. TfL is the public body responsible for London’s transport infrastructure and services, and the findings will support vegetation management strategies, biodiversity net gain opportunities and the mitigation of health and safety risks. Supplier deliverables are expected to include inspections and ecological surveys that provide reliable information on the condition and environmental characteristics of these locations to inform TfL’s management decisions. The estimated contract value and duration are not specified in the available tender information. Delivery is required across TfL sites in the United Kingdom, principally within the London transport network. The tender details do not state a specific mandatory certification, licence or professional qualification, so the critical eligibility requirement cannot be confirmed from the information provided.
Buyer: Transport for London. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 2 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £500k
- Bids close: 1 Nov 2026
- Location: London, Hackney and Newham
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2029
- Category: Environmental engineering consultancy services (71313000)
From the official notice
Transport for London (TfL) is establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of ecological and arboricultural survey and advisory services across TfL's railway infrastructure, including known and potential areas of rare and/or protected species and statutory and non-statutory designated sites (such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation). Services include, but are not limited to: Preliminary Ecological Appraisals; biodiversity baseline surveys using the statutory biodiversity metric and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) statements; protected species and habitat surveys; invasive and injurious species surveys; Ecological Clerk of Works services; Ecological Impact Assessments; arboricultural feasibility surveys, impact assessments and method statements in line with BS 5837:2012 (or latest equivalent); the obtaining of protected species licences on behalf of TfL; and the provision of survey data in GIS-compatible formats, with data returned to TfL and to Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL). The framework will require suppliers to provide TfL with full access to, and ownership of, the inspection and ecological data collected. Suppliers must hold appropriate professional memberships (such as CIEEM and the Arboricultural Association) and qualifications, including relevant protected species licences, and operatives will require London Underground certifications (including Sentinel Card with ICI-LUL endorsem...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 1 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £500k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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