Tender

Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District". This opportunity falls under the category of forest inventory services and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 2nd July 2021 at 2pm. The contract, valued at £20,000 and procured via an open procedure (below threshold), is expected to commence on 19th July 2021 and will last until 25th February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those experienced in conducting production surveys and forest monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their expertise in forest inventory methodology. Companies that utilise innovative data collection methods, such as electronic callipers or direct app input, would be well-suited to compete for this contract and expand their operations within the public procurement sector.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f690bb8-2704-438f-9d4b-76cd63413a47
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 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2021 - 25 Feb 2022 6-12 months
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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