D3 Tenders | Attribute Survey in the West of North England Forest District

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Notice Title

Attribute Survey in the West of North England Forest District

Notice Description

Forest Research is inviting bids for the carrying out of an Attribute survey in the West 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

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c5b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045953-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £7,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 26 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 5 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLD North West (England)
Local Authority: South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward: Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency: Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045953-2026
19th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16374
Invitation to Tender Document

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