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title: "Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District"
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# Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e17b9e9-4ad4-4c89-aae7-f15803002494

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Forestry Commission seeking tenders for a "Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District." This tender falls under the services category, specifically forest inventory and monitoring services, and is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period having ended on 3rd July 2020. The total contract value is £14,000, and the contract period extends from 13th July 2020 to 29th January 2021. Interested parties were encouraged to express their interest by 14:00 on 26th June 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in forestry and environmental services, particularly those specialising in data collection and forest management methodologies. Enterprises that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in forest inventory techniques and data processing capabilities. Companies should be adept at working with the specified data collection methods, either through traditional documentation or electronic tools, to meet the requirements of this procurement effectively.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the North of West England Forest District. Production survey plots will be established following ONE of the method options and based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006, the Forestry Commission Field Guide for Timber Measurement 2008 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. There are two options for data collection available for this contract > method 1 - by tape and paper documentation plus input and calculation in an Excel package > method 2 - electronic callipers. Only one of the methods will be used as declared by the contractor. 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 and calculation using Excel spreadsheet and YC calculation > For method 2 - downloading callipers and editing specific screens Data presentation will include: > For method 1 -Completed, legible field maps, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached for each sub-compartment and a completed Excel spreadsheet for each sub-compartment. > For method 2 - Completed, legible field maps with any relevant U15 forms attached and a .xfr file 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 14.00hrs on Friday 26th June 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870f4f8a-8dfb-43f9-a101-989430647327 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENFOLD'S WOODLAND CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77231400 - Forest inventory services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2020 at 21:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870f4f8a-8dfb-43f9-a101-989430647327
- 21 May 2020 at 23:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116a4b47-af90-4bcb-9915-953333c954c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870f4f8a-8dfb-43f9-a101-989430647327
  2nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116a4b47-af90-4bcb-9915-953333c954c2
  21st May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd440f56-2d71-4349-8704-107023dda9f5
  ITT

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