Tender

Third Cycle of the Field Data Collection Survey for the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Great Britain.

FOREST RESEARCH

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Tender

23 Feb 2021 at 05:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forest Research organisation is currently conducting a selective tender for the "Third Cycle of the Field Data Collection Survey for the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Great Britain." This procurement is positioned within the services industry and is set in the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 22 March 2021, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 28 June 2021, lasting until 27 June 2026. The total budget for this procurement amounts to £3,500,000. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forest inventory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a large-scale survey project central to the sustainable management of Great Britain's forests and woodlands. Companies with expertise in ecological surveying, data collection, and geographical information systems will be well-suited to submit proposals, as they will be required to collect and input a variety of data concerning tree species and woodland conditions directly into a dedicated database. This represents a chance for relevant businesses to contribute to an essential governmental initiative while expanding their operational capacity and portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Cycle of the Field Data Collection Survey for the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Great Britain.

Notice Description

Survey work for the third 5-year cycle of field data collection for the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Great Britain. The National Forest Inventory (NFI) programme monitors woodland and trees within Great Britain. It involves a 5-year cycle, rolling programme of in-depth surveys designed to provide accurate information about the size, distribution, composition and condition of Great Britain's forests and woodlands, and also about the changes taking place through time. The NFI is essential for developing and monitoring the policies and guidance that support the sustainable management of forest and woodland. Forest Research manages the NFI programme and is responsible for this procurement. NFI survey contractors will gather a variety of information, such as tree species, heights and ages, and the woodland area within each 1-ha sample square. They will also input the survey results data and information directly into a Forest Research geo database programme (part of Forester GIS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7b5f211-881c-4e37-8c8b-03caa288a14c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d383cc4-665e-407d-ac0c-e7dc0aaa9ae4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 27 Jun 2026 Over 5 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
FOREST RESEARCH
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
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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