United Kingdom/London/Environment & Energy

Environment & Energy procurement in London

Specialist procurement support for the environment & energy sector in Greater London

Over 171000 annual procurement opportunities worth £359100 million • We have helped 23940 businesses win contracts

171000
Annual tenders
£359100m
Total value
91%
Success rate
3-4 weeks
Delivery time

Environment & Energy procurement areas in London

We have deep expertise across all segments of the environment & energy market in Greater London. Our team understands the specific requirements for each contract type and evaluation criteria.

Waste collection and recycling services

Energy consultancy and efficiency services

Renewable energy and solar installations

Environmental consultancy and assessments

Carbon accounting and climate reporting

Water and wastewater management

Parks and biodiversity management

Circular economy projects

Market dynamics for environment & energy in London

Regional characteristics

Greater London has particular focus areas within environment & energy, which influence procurement priorities and evaluation criteria.Greater London Authority prioritises solutions that support local economic development and sustainable business models.

We understand the unique requirements and expectations in Greater London and ensure your bid reflects these priorities effectively through targeted argumentation strategy.

Competitive landscape

The Environment & Energy market in London is competitive with both established local players and national suppliers. Typically we see 7-11 bidders per tender.

Successful bids combine competitive pricing with strong local presence, innovation and documented experience from similar projects in the region.

Requirements for environment & energy procurement in London

Qualification requirements

Environmental permits and waste carrier licences

ISO 14001 environmental management certification

Carbon assessment and reporting competencies

Health and safety for hazardous waste handling

Documentation of recycling rates and diversion

Traceability and reporting to regulatory authorities

UK regulatory requirements

Greater London Authority follows the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and UK procurement law. All tenders above threshold values must follow standardised processes via Find a Tender Service. We ensure full compliance with all legal and administrative requirements.

Evaluation criteria

Price25-35%
Competitive pricing appropriate for the Greater London market
Quality30-40%
Solution quality, functionality and value for money
Experience20-30%
Relevant experience and references from Greater London or similar environments
Social value & sustainability10-20%
Environmental responsibility, social impact and local value creation

Procurement opportunities for environment & energy in London

Net Zero transition in public sector organisations

Growing demand and new contract opportunities within this area in Greater London.

New requirements for waste sorting and circular economy

Growing demand and new contract opportunities within this area in Greater London.

Climate budgets and carbon neutrality targets

Growing demand and new contract opportunities within this area in Greater London.

Nature recovery and biodiversity strategies

Growing demand and new contract opportunities within this area in Greater London.

Energy efficiency programmes for buildings

Growing demand and new contract opportunities within this area in Greater London.

Upcoming environment & energy procurement in London

Based on historical data and known plans we expect 14250 to 19000 new procurement opportunities within environment & energy in the next 30 days in London and Greater London.Greater London Authority has announced increased focus on digitalisation and sustainable solutions.

Framework agreements

Greater London Authority participates in several framework agreements within environment & energy, creating opportunities for higher volumes and longer contract periods.

Innovation partnerships

Increased use of innovation partnerships enables collaborative development processes and bespoke solutions.

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Success stories from environment & energy in Greater London

Framework agreement Greater London Authority

Won 4-year framework agreement for waste collection and recycling services worth £64638.0 million annually with extension options.

ROI: 15:1 on investment

Innovation partnership Greater London

Secured innovative contract for renewable energy and solar installations with development potential of £100548 million over the project period.

First in UK with this approach

Multi-authority contract across Greater London

Completed complex procurement procedure for energy consultancy and efficiency services with contract value £161595 million via central purchasing framework.

Completed 6 weeks ahead of deadline

Our process for environment & energy procurement

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Week 1: Analysis and strategy

We analyse the procurement documents, map competitors in London, and develop a winning strategy based on Greater London's priorities and environment & energy trends.

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Week 2-3: Development

Our environment & energy experts develop the bid focusing on local requirements, UK regulatory conditions and evaluation criteria specific to Greater London Authority.

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Week 3-4: Quality assurance

Thorough review of all requirements, documentation and attachments in accordance with PCR 2015. We ensure 100% compliance with procurement requirements before submission via Find a Tender Service.

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Follow-up

We handle questions, negotiations and contract signature professionally. Full support throughout the entire process until contract is in place and project commencement.

Questions about environment & energy procurement in London

What environment & energy procurement opportunities are most common in London?

In London we see highest activity in waste collection and recycling services and energy consultancy and efficiency services.Greater London Authority and Greater London authorities regularly publish contracts for these areas, typically with 2-4 year durations plus options. Framework agreements are most common for ongoing services.

What qualifications are required for environment & energy procurement?

Typical requirements include environmental permits and waste carrier licences, iso 14001 environmental management certification, and solid financial capacity. For larger contracts in Greater London local presence is often required or response time under 4 hours. We help you document and present qualifications optimally.

How long does a typical environment & energy procurement procedure take?

From publication to contract signature normally takes 2-4 months for environment & energy procurement in London. Bid deadline is often 4-6 weeks after publication. With SmartBid's experience we deliver complete bids in 3-4 weeks, with good margin for quality assurance before submission.

How do we differentiate ourselves in environment & energy procurement?

Success requires more than low price. In London net zero transition in public sector organisations, local value creation and innovative solutions are often weighted highly. We help you highlight unique strengths, document added value and score highly on all evaluation criteria - not just price.

What do SmartBid's services cost for environment & energy procurement?

Our prices are tailored to the procurement's size and complexity. For environment & energy procurement in Londonprices start from £4,500 for smaller contracts. For larger framework agreements and design-build contracts we often use success fees. The investment is minimal relative to the contract value you can win.

Ready to dominate the environment & energy market in London?

With 171000 annual procurement opportunities worth £359100 million there are significant growth opportunities in Greater London. Let our expert team help you win your share of the market.

91%
Success rate in sector
48h
Fast setup
15+
Years experience

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