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title: "GB-Bristol: Development of Functional Diversity Indicators"
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# GB-Bristol: Development of Functional Diversity Indicators

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-600d16f4-80f0-450d-8e8b-9da1e7b77ec8

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission), has published a tender titled "Development of Functional Diversity Indicators" in the services category. This opportunity involves consultancy services to create a database of functional traits of tree species, develop diversity indicators for forests, and provide management recommendations. The tender is open for participation, with a contract period from February 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023. The procurement stage is currently active, and the deadline for tender submissions is December 19, 2022.

This tender by Forestry England presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The minimum contract value is GBP 100,000, with a total value of GBP 500,000. Interested parties should focus on providing innovative solutions that align with the requirements outlined in the specification document. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering a transparent and competitive process for potential suppliers.

## Notice

Forestry England are tendering an opportunity for consultancy services to develop a comprehensive database of functional traits of tree species, develop functional diversity indicators and mapping across the nation's forests, make recommendations to target management interventions and create a decision-support tool to enable ongoing analysis. Full details of the requirements can be found in the specification document provided. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1f019e-4028-467a-b861-a407c3e550a7 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION) |
| Locality | BRSITOL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1f019e-4028-467a-b861-a407c3e550a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1f019e-4028-467a-b861-a407c3e550a7
  18th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Development-of-Functional-Diversity-Indicators/T3EU7EEBW2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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