--- title: "Field Data Collection Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1742f452-5dfe-4170-891a-25711aee86eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1742f452-5dfe-4170-891a-25711aee86eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1742f452-5dfe-4170-891a-25711aee86eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1742f452-5dfe-4170-891a-25711aee86eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Field Data Collection Services DPS Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1742f452-5dfe-4170-891a-25711aee86eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1742f452-5dfe-4170-891a-25711aee86eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1742f452-5dfe-4170-891a-25711aee86eb.json) ## Summary Forest Research, part of the Forestry Commission, is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of Field Data Collection Services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement, listed under the industry category of 'Forest inventory services' (CPV code 77231400) with additional classification in 'Forest monitoring or evaluation services' (CPV code 77231500), will support various data collection tasks including survey work, installation of monitoring equipment, and forest mensuration. The services are required across England, Scotland, and Wales. Interested suppliers must submit applications by 28th March 2025, with contracts expected to commence on 1st May 2025 and conclude by 30th April 2030. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental data collection and surveying. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is a restricted procedure aimed at ensuring a competitive selection process. Companies involved in forestry services, ecological monitoring, and related fields would be well-suited to participate. The DPS structure allows vendors to engage in mini-competitions for various projects, providing ongoing opportunities for business growth and involvement in long-term environmental monitoring and assessment initiatives. ## Notice Forest Research is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under which to place contracts with suppliers to provide a wide range of field data collection services. Suppliers are invited to apply for inclusion on the DPS if they can cover any aspects of field data collection as follows: - Survey work, such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) - Installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work - Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. - Surveys such as but not limited to woodland surveys, forest production and forest attribute surveys, storm and windblown damage surveys. The DPS will enable Forest Research to hold 'mini--competitions' for services as and when required. Further detail is contained in the Find a Tender Notice reference: 2025/S 000-006783 (link to the Notice included below) Suppliers wishing to apply should go to the Find a Tender Notice and use the links in that Notice to register and access the procurement documents (Forest Research is using Delta eSourcing to run this procurement exercise). Additional information: Please use the above link to view the Notice and to access the procurement documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae3b099-06b2-478e-af81-8e43bf8f8ed7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77231400 - Forest inventory services - 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 18:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae3b099-06b2-478e-af81-8e43bf8f8ed7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae3b099-06b2-478e-af81-8e43bf8f8ed7 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006783-2025 Find a Tender Notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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