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Developing a Plant Health Outbreak Decision Support Framework

Forestry Commission

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26 Jan 2017 at 08:18

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20 Jan 2017 at 14:46

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

20 Jan 2017 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract titled "Developing a Plant Health Outbreak Decision Support Framework". This project falls under the environmental consultancy services category and is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement process, carried out through an open tender method, followed a timeline that included a tender period which ended on 3rd November 2016, and a contract period commencing on 23rd November 2016 and concluding on 22nd September 2017. The total value of the contract is GBP 120,000, and it was published on 5th October 2016.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy, particularly those specialising in pest and disease management within plant health. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for related contracts, leveraging their expertise to provide innovative solutions around decision-making frameworks for managing tree health threats. Engaging in this sector not only enhances capabilities in tackling ecological challenges but also fosters collaboration with governmental authorities, paving the way for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing a Plant Health Outbreak Decision Support Framework

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission and Defra have awarded a contract to develop a Plant Health outbreak decision support framework to inform appropriate responses to tree pest or disease outbreaks. The tool should allow decision makers to determine the point at which to switch between eradication, containment, and learning to live with a problem based on economic, social, environmental, political, technical and legal considerations. The study should use key tree threats from the UK Plant Health Risk Register to apply the framework and demonstrate it is fit for purpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46f0269f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2266a036-de34-4b92-b4f2-b4867e36a6e7
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2017 - 19 Nov 2017 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Fera Science Ltd

University of Salford

University of Stirling

University of York

Further Information

Notice Documents

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