Tender

Field Data Collection Services DPS

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 18:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forest Research, part of the Forestry Commission, is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of Field Data Collection Services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement, listed under the industry category of 'Forest inventory services' (CPV code 77231400) with additional classification in 'Forest monitoring or evaluation services' (CPV code 77231500), will support various data collection tasks including survey work, installation of monitoring equipment, and forest mensuration. The services are required across England, Scotland, and Wales. Interested suppliers must submit applications by 28th March 2025, with contracts expected to commence on 1st May 2025 and conclude by 30th April 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental data collection and surveying. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is a restricted procedure aimed at ensuring a competitive selection process. Companies involved in forestry services, ecological monitoring, and related fields would be well-suited to participate. The DPS structure allows vendors to engage in mini-competitions for various projects, providing ongoing opportunities for business growth and involvement in long-term environmental monitoring and assessment initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Field Data Collection Services DPS

Notice Description

Forest Research is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under which to place contracts with suppliers to provide a wide range of field data collection services. Suppliers are invited to apply for inclusion on the DPS if they can cover any aspects of field data collection as follows: - Survey work, such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) - Installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work - Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. - Surveys such as but not limited to woodland surveys, forest production and forest attribute surveys, storm and windblown damage surveys. The DPS will enable Forest Research to hold 'mini--competitions' for services as and when required. Further detail is contained in the Find a Tender Notice reference: 2025/S 000-006783 (link to the Notice included below) Suppliers wishing to apply should go to the Find a Tender Notice and use the links in that Notice to register and access the procurement documents (Forest Research is using Delta eSourcing to run this procurement exercise). Additional information: Please use the above link to view the Notice and to access the procurement documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1742f452-5dfe-4170-891a-25711aee86eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae3b099-06b2-478e-af81-8e43bf8f8ed7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above 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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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