Award

Attribute Survey in West England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2023 at 14:55

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

04 Jul 2023 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Jun 2023 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forest Research has awarded a contract for an Attribute Survey in West England Forest District to Penfold's Woodland Contracting Ltd. The contract, with an estimated value of £17,000, will involve forest inventory services. The tender was initiated under an open procedure and had a tender period ending on 2nd August 2023. The contract is set to start on 14th August 2023 and end on 15th January 2024.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies involved in forest inventory services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete. Interested businesses should take note of the Forest Research's requirement for completing accurate data collection and presentation following specific guidelines outlined in the Invitation to Tender. The Forest Research is based in Top Lodge, Fineshade, Northants, England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Attribute Survey in West England Forest District

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey in accordance with the attached Invitation to Tender. Attribute survey plots will be established and assessed following the method based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. The method will include:- Plot navigation, numbering and size choice: > Circular plots will always be used of the same size Marking plot centres and plot trees. Data collection to include: > Species > Planting year > Stocking > Top Height > Original planting spacing > Open ground > Map changes Data presentation will include: >All documentation will be complete and legible >The original map, field form, aerial photo and any additional field forms will be stapled together for each sub-compartment or split. >All header details will be complete. >Grid references will be recorded for each plot where it differs from the .gpx file. >All species will be recorded. >A 4-figure planting year will be recorded for each species. >MSIR and MSAR will be recorded for each plot. >All calculations will be completed accurately to include all totals and averages. >Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded. >The general comments section will be completed accurately accounting for each component. >All additional information will be recorded accurately. >Any major map anomalies will be annotated clearly. >All completed 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 25th July 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cec36ab-015c-4dbf-a696-40e6bad353e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f34a43f-1718-4225-9a11-a7f1e5b87315
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
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 15 Jan 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
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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
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

PENFOLD'S WOODLAND CONTRACTING

Further Information

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