Award

Supply of tree ring measuring station

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2021 at 23:21

Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2021 at 02:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of tree ring measuring station" as part of an open procurement process, which is currently at the Award stage. This tender, classified under measuring instruments, was published on 3rd February 2021. The deadline for submissions was on 8th February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 12th February 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. Quotations were invited for the delivery of a tree-ring measuring station, valued at £19,000, with a minimum value set at £15,000. The primary delivery location is in Roslin, Scotland, with all related queries directed to Thomas Baer via email.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in measuring instruments to engage with the public procurement market. Businesses capable of supplying scientific instruments or related goods would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the specified contract value and requirements, this could also encourage new entrants to explore similar contracts, fostering growth and innovation in this niche industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of tree ring measuring station

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of 1 x tree-ring measuring station in accordance with the attached RFQ. Additional information: If you are intending to provide a quotation, please notify your intention by email to thomas.baer@forestresearch.gov.uk. Any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to thomas.baer@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 12.00hrs on Friday 5th February 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd82855e-57f9-4976-8898-9b2208d0d08f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0dbe214-9093-4176-8747-033fa2ef3410
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
ROSLIN
Postcode
EH25 9SY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WRITTLE FOREST CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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