Tender

Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 10:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting an open tender for a project titled "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District." This procurement process falls within the services category, specifically focused on forest inventory and monitoring services. Interested parties should note that the tender was published on 16th June 2021, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 2pm on 2nd July 2021. The contract is set to commence on 19th July 2020 and will conclude on 25th February 2022, covering regions in the West Midlands and South West of England. The total budget for this contract is £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and service providers specialising in forestry and environmental assessments. Businesses that offer expertise in forest inventory methodologies or innovative data collection techniques, such as electronic measurement tools, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can help companies enhance their portfolio and establish valuable connections within the public sector, potentially leading to future projects in forest management and sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the South of West England Forest District in accordance with the attached ITT document. Production survey plots will be established using one of the following two methods 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. The two options for data collection available for this contract are 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. 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 2pm on 2nd July 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c52910ca-0cce-4136-af0c-6f74a22b25d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177ead33-761f-4c70-8073-fcef4b8cae11
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2020 - 25 Feb 2022 1-2 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Oundle
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

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