--- title: "Attribute survey of Block 73 of East England Forest District" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e5ba673-9a8a-4c5e-9123-736a1355dd67" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e5ba673-9a8a-4c5e-9123-736a1355dd67" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e5ba673-9a8a-4c5e-9123-736a1355dd67.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e5ba673-9a8a-4c5e-9123-736a1355dd67.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2017-08-09" --- # Attribute survey of Block 73 of East England Forest District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e5ba673-9a8a-4c5e-9123-736a1355dd67 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e5ba673-9a8a-4c5e-9123-736a1355dd67) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e5ba673-9a8a-4c5e-9123-736a1355dd67.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently engaged in a tender process titled "Attribute survey of Block 73 of East England Forest District," which falls under the forestry management services sector. The procurement is ongoing and will conclude on 8th September 2017, with a contract period running from 25th September 2017 to 28th February 2018. The estimated value of this contract is £11,000, and services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested bidders can obtain further information by contacting Liz Richardson at the Forestry Commission by the deadline date. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in surveying and forestry services to expand their business portfolio. Companies proficient in data collection, environmental assessment, and compliance with biosecurity guidelines would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The precise nature of the work required, including plot navigation and species recording, reflects a growing need for expertise in sustainable forestry practices, enabling successful bidders to establish a lasting relationship with the Forestry Commission. ## Notice 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 (less than 5 percent) All calculation will be completed and recorded accurately Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded Each component will be accounted for in general comments Each sub-compartment will be noted as thinned Yes or No Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with All paper work will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade Any major map anomalies will be noted Additional information: For further enquiries regarding this contract please contact Liz Richardson no later than 2pm on 8th September 2017 at liz.richardson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571987da-d22a-4d65-a2c3-7b4ac863abaf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000 | | 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 | CORBY | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77231000 - Forestry management services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2017 at 14:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571987da-d22a-4d65-a2c3-7b4ac863abaf - 9 Aug 2017 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571987da-d22a-4d65-a2c3-7b4ac863abaf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571987da-d22a-4d65-a2c3-7b4ac863abaf 9th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65220aa1-787f-46da-a064-9bad182f2e6a Invitation to Tender Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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