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title: "Framework for Stocking Density Survey"
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# Framework for Stocking Density Survey

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eb783b6-2a8d-4939-b5ad-2985af837ff1

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking to establish a framework agreement for stocking density surveys of conifer plantations and commercially planted broadleaves aged 1, 2, and 5 years across Northumberland, Cumbria, County Durham, and Northern Lancashire. This contract, which falls under the Survey Services category, has a total value of £100,000 and is administered through an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 12 June 2017 and will last until 29 June 2021. The tender period closed on 30 May 2017.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental surveys, forestry management, and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, alongside larger firms. Companies with expertise in conducting vegetation surveys and ecological assessments will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which could lead to sustained work within the forestry sector in the specified geographical areas.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission have awarded a framework agreement for stocking density & beat up surveys of conifer plantations & commercially plant broadleaves aged 1, 2, and 5 years old, across Northumberland, Cumbria and County Durham and Northern Lancashire, divided into 9 geographical lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ea69055-041c-4a54-8c18-2e61b01fa674 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 11 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BELLINGHAM, HEXHAM |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE48 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Bellingham |
| Westminster constituency | Hexham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CHRISTOPHER MADINE; DAVID ALLEN; DAVID PRESTON; EDEN WOODLAND CONSULTANTS; ESK VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2017 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ea69055-041c-4a54-8c18-2e61b01fa674
- 25 Apr 2017 at 13:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e214b4f-4bc2-417a-bdb4-bd6af5a0acf3
- 25 Apr 2017 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e214b4f-4bc2-417a-bdb4-bd6af5a0acf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ea69055-041c-4a54-8c18-2e61b01fa674
  5th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e214b4f-4bc2-417a-bdb4-bd6af5a0acf3
  25th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30394fcc-82a5-46cf-a515-303e813083e3
  Appendix 1, OGB4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4de14d72-66c2-4cac-961a-b2e2000b3d0b
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f11bae25-ebe5-4854-8e46-abfb3151dd8c
  Map

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