Tender

Provision of Timber Sales System, Mobile PIN Services & Hosting/Maintenance/Development of Commercial Business Systems

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

18 Nov 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently inviting tenders for the "Provision of Timber Sales System, Mobile PIN Services & Hosting/Maintenance/Development of Commercial Business Systems." This contract falls under the IT services sector and includes three distinct lots, with a total estimated value of £1,392,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 20th December 2021. The projects will be delivered across the UK, with an open procurement method employed to encourage participation from a broad range of suppliers.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and forestry sectors, particularly those experienced in developing IT systems, mobile services, and support for commercial business processes. Suitable candidates may specialise in software development, data management, or telecommunications, allowing them to provide innovative solutions to enhance Forestry England's operations. Engaging in this tender could significantly contribute to business growth by establishing long-term contracts with a key government authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of Timber Sales System, Mobile PIN Services & Hosting/Maintenance/Development of Commercial Business Systems

Notice Description

We will be awarding a maximum of three separate contracts for the provision of an electronic Timber Sales System, provision of Timber Mobile PIN Services and the hosting, maintenance and development of our Commercial Business Systems (eTimber System Wildlife Management System (WMS) and Larder Management System (LMS).

Lot Information

Provision of Timber Sales System

Forestry England require provision of an electronic timber sales system "eSales" with a hosted sales solution. The system must provide a closed bid tender system for the purchase of Forestry England timber contracts. Timber customers bidding for Forestry England timber contracts must be pre-registered and approved to use the system.

Provision of Timber Mobile PIN Service

Forestry England require provision of mobile services to support business processes and timber security. Mobile Dispatch - Forestry England will provide a comprehensive data set which will include details of approved users, stock data and registered numeric tickets. The system must allow haulage drivers to request authorisation by submitting an SMS text containing minimal key data for validation.

Hosting, maintenance and development of Commercial Business Systems

Forestry England require a supplier to host, maintain and develop three of our Commercial Business Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028841-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,392,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,392,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
arran.price@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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