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Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

28 Oct 2019 at 18:27

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2019 at 13:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking bids for the 'Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District', focused on forest inventory services. This open procurement process, identified by tender ID CR2019/20/012, has a total value of £25,000 and includes a contract period starting from 19 August 2019 and ending on 28 February 2020. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 8 August 2019, with delivery required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should contact Liz Richardson at liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk for inquiries related to this tender.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forest management, inventory services, or data collection. Businesses with expertise in environmental surveys and data analysis, particularly those familiar with both traditional and electronic survey methods, such as tape and paper documentation or electronic callipers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, companies can expand their operations and establish themselves within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the North of West England Forest District. Production survey plots will be established following one of the method options 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. There are 2 options for data collection available for this contract method 1 - by tape and paper documentation plus input and calculation in an Excel package, method 2 - electronic callipers. Only one of the methods will be used as declared by the contractor. Both methods will include: Possible sub-compartment stratification Plot navigation, numbering, recording grid reference and size choice - circular plots will always be used of the same size. Data collection to include: Species DBH Planting year Top height Possible A4 or A5 tariff details Specific comments about tree health, form regeneration coverage % by species Data processing to include: For method 1 - input and calculation using Excel spreadsheet and YC calculation For method 2 - downloading callipers and editing specific screens Data presentation will include: For method 1 -Completed, legible field maps, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached for each sub-compartment and a completed Excel spreadsheet for each sub-compartment. For method 2 - Completed, legible field maps with any relevant U15 forms attached and a .xfr file for each sub-compartment Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with. All 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 29 July 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f381c3a3-375b-4d3a-bedb-3975e5dc5024
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54c4f20-cf88-4789-8c0f-b70e9834d3c0
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 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
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)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Oundle
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARLE VALLEY FORESTRY

Further Information

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