Tender

Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 08:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, located in Bristol, is seeking tenders for conducting an Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District. This procurement is currently at the 'Tender' stage, and involves surveying services within the forest industry category. The procurement process utilises an open competition method, and tenders must be submitted by 28th July 2025. Interested parties are expected to comply with the guidelines outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT), with all enquiries to be concluded by 21st July 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 11th August 2025 and conclude by 13th February 2026. The total value of the procurement is estimated to be £19,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector projects, particularly those specialising in surveying and forest inventory services. Businesses providing comprehensive methods and plans, as well as demonstrating strong competencies, will be well-positioned to compete. The award criteria focus significantly on price (50%), alongside evaluating the competency of personnel (20%) and the quality of proposed methods and plans (30%). This contract offers a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the environmental and forestry sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District, in accordance with the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT). Attribute survey plots will be established and assessed following the method based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. The method will include: - Plot navigation, numbering and size choice: > Circular plots will always be used of the same size > Marking plot centres and plot trees. - Data collection to include: > Species > Planting year > Stocking > Top Height > Original planting spacing > Open ground > Map changes - Data presentation will include: > The field form, map and AP will be stapled together and returned. > All documentation will be filled in a clear and legible way > Grid references will be supplied for all plots > All species will be recorded, the use of MC and MB is not permitted unless classified as a very minor component All calculation will be completed and recorded accurately > Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade Any major map anomalies will be noted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05515b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034239-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

77231400 - Forest inventory services

77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services

77231900 - Forest sectoral planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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