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title: "Framework for Plant Health Inspection and Survey Services in England, Scotland and Wales"
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# Framework for Plant Health Inspection and Survey Services in England, Scotland and Wales

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b3c464d-3a83-473b-b6f0-ae11612a2c64

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is initiating a tender process for the "Framework for Plant Health Inspection and Survey Services in England, Scotland and Wales." This procurement falls under the technical inspection services category and aims to establish a framework for providing plant health inspection services to protect Britain's woodlands from harmful pests and diseases. The procurement method is open, with a tender period ending on 7 November 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and last until 31 March 2023, with services to be delivered primarily in Wales.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in plant health inspection and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in environmental consulting, forestry management, and pest control would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this framework could help such businesses secure a stable revenue stream while contributing to the vital protection of the UK's natural resources.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission intend to award a framework principally for the provision of a Plant Health Inspection Service for controlled wood, wood products and bark entering Great Britain from abroad in order to protect Britain's woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. Some survey work is also included in the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9d4e80-d93c-4a41-bf2f-aa451a5a6ead |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 07:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9d4e80-d93c-4a41-bf2f-aa451a5a6ead

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9d4e80-d93c-4a41-bf2f-aa451a5a6ead
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Technical-inspection-services./X7HZY652PJ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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