Tender

Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

27 Jul 2022 at 21:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for a production survey in the South of the West England Forest District, with the tender titled "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District" (Tender ID: CR2022/23/025). This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and operates under an open procurement method that is below threshold. The tender period is set to end on 26th August 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 5th September 2022 and conclude by 3rd March 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £12,000, and delivery is required primarily in the West Midlands and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forest inventory and monitoring services, particularly those with expertise in data collection methodologies as outlined in the tender documents. Companies that utilise either traditional or electronic data collection methods may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can play a vital role in delivering the required services while adhering to the biosecurity guidelines mandated in the contract. Interested parties should express their interest to the contact person, Liz Richardson, before the deadline, to facilitate any necessary communication regarding the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the South of West England Forest District in accordance with the attached ITT document. Production survey plots will be established using one of the following two methods and based on the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006, the Forestry Commission Field Guide for Timber Measurement 2008 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. The two options for data collection available for this contract are Method 1 - by tape and paper documentation and / or direct input into the FC Tariff App, Method 2 - electronic callipers downloaded into the FC Tariff App. Both methods will include: - Possible sub-compartment stratification - Plot navigation, numbering, recording grid reference and size choice - - circular plots will always be used of the same size. - Data collection to include: > Species > DBH > Planting year > Top height > Possible A4 or A5 tariff details > Specific comments about tree health, form regeneration coverage % by species - Data processing to include: > For method 1 - input data directly into the FC Tariff App > For method 2 - downloading callipers into the FC Tariff App - Data presentation will include: > Exported .pdf Tariff reports, exported .JSON files, completed, legible field maps showing plot location, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached for each sub-compartment - Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with. - All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research Fineshade. Additional information: Please express your interest in this tender in order to allow us to notify you of any questions we may receive and the answers given. Expressions of interest and/or any questions regarding this ITT should be made by email to Liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 2pm on 19th August 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00219419-afed-4541-93af-8f0cfa30b584
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5035ce84-9c7e-4b6f-9fc7-9023bacb96dd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77231400 - Forest inventory services

77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NR CORBY, NORTHANTS
Postcode
NN17 3BB
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Oundle
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

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