Award

Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2023 at 19:05

Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The FORESTRY COMMISSION has awarded a contract for the "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District". The contract, classified under forest inventory services, has been valued at £21,000 and has a contract period starting on 20th November 2023 and ending on 12th April 2024. The tender process was undertaken through an open procedure (below threshold), with a tender period ending on 10th November 2023. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender for the Production Survey presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in forest inventory or monitoring services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide data collection and processing in compliance with detailed specifications are well-suited to compete. The contract, managed by the FORESTRY COMMISSION, targets businesses interested in conducting surveys in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract demands a high level of precision and adherence to prescribed methodologies, making it suitable for companies experienced in forest resource assessments and data analysis.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

Notice Description

90% of the plots must be completed by 22nd March 2024. Production survey plots will be established following one of the method options and based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006, the Forestry Commission Field Guide for Timber Measurement 2008 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. There are 2 options for data collection available for this contract 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 14.00hrs on Friday 03rd November 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-334f8b4e-b673-44e6-b5ec-1eaea7bfea84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35df3141-957a-482b-9e49-c91513a75477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2023 - 12 Apr 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Oundle
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARLE VALLEY FORESTRY

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-334f8b4e-b673-44e6-b5ec-1eaea7bfea84-2023-11-20T19:05:51Z",
    "date": "2023-11-20T19:05:51Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-334f8b4e-b673-44e6-b5ec-1eaea7bfea84",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CR2023/24/043",
        "title": "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District",
        "description": "90% of the plots must be completed by 22nd March 2024. Production survey plots will be established following one of the method options and based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006, the Forestry Commission Field Guide for Timber Measurement 2008 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. There are 2 options for data collection available for this contract 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 14.00hrs on Friday 03rd November 2023",
        "datePublished": "2023-10-13T15:10:33+01:00",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "77231400",
            "description": "Forest inventory services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "77231500",
                "description": "Forest monitoring or evaluation services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 21000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-11-10T14:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-11-20T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2024-04-12T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5933067-0ad9-4087-86b5-081d24b4ab4d",
                "datePublished": "2023-10-13T15:10:33+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f64d5b6-5931-4e41-9323-44165359dabb",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/gph66JB4",
            "name": "FORESTRY COMMISSION",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "FORESTRY COMMISSION",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/gph66JB4"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Top Lodge, Fineshade",
                "locality": "Nr Corby, Northants",
                "postalCode": "NN17 3BB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Liz Richardson",
                "email": "liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03000674419"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-09644787",
            "name": "Barle Valley Forestry Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Barle Valley Forestry Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "09644787"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "21 Angel Hill Tiverton Devon England EX16 6PE"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/gph66JB4",
        "name": "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-334f8b4e-b673-44e6-b5ec-1eaea7bfea84-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-11-17T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2023-11-20T19:05:51Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 21000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-09644787",
                    "name": "Barle Valley Forestry Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-11-20T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2024-04-12T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35df3141-957a-482b-9e49-c91513a75477",
                    "datePublished": "2023-11-20T19:05:51Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f64d5b6-5931-4e41-9323-44165359dabb",
                    "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}