--- title: "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00219419-afed-4541-93af-8f0cfa30b584" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00219419-afed-4541-93af-8f0cfa30b584" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00219419-afed-4541-93af-8f0cfa30b584.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00219419-afed-4541-93af-8f0cfa30b584.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2022-07-27" --- # Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00219419-afed-4541-93af-8f0cfa30b584 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00219419-afed-4541-93af-8f0cfa30b584) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00219419-afed-4541-93af-8f0cfa30b584.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for a production survey in the South of the West England Forest District, with the tender titled "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District" (Tender ID: CR2022/23/025). This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and operates under an open procurement method that is below threshold. The tender period is set to end on 26th August 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 5th September 2022 and conclude by 3rd March 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £12,000, and delivery is required primarily in the West Midlands and South West regions of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forest inventory and monitoring services, particularly those with expertise in data collection methodologies as outlined in the tender documents. Companies that utilise either traditional or electronic data collection methods may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can play a vital role in delivering the required services while adhering to the biosecurity guidelines mandated in the contract. Interested parties should express their interest to the contact person, Liz Richardson, before the deadline, to facilitate any necessary communication regarding the tender process. ## Notice 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 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. 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 data directly into the FC Tariff App > For method 2 - downloading callipers into the FC Tariff App - Data presentation will include: > Exported .pdf Tariff reports, exported .JSON files, completed, legible field maps showing plot location, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached 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 2pm on 19th August 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5035ce84-9c7e-4b6f-9fc7-9023bacb96dd | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | NR CORBY, NORTHANTS | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN17 3BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Oundle | | Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77231400 - Forest inventory services - 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2022 at 21:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5035ce84-9c7e-4b6f-9fc7-9023bacb96dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5035ce84-9c7e-4b6f-9fc7-9023bacb96dd 27th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/886438f4-11ef-4126-b828-55e18ef86122 ITT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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