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

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70cdfb9d-6421-465d-8673-5642a5a73be7

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for a production survey in the South of West England Forest District. The tender, identified as CR2018/19/028, falls under the category of forest inventory services, with a contract value of £25,000. The tender period ended on 31 August 2018, and the contract period is set to commence on 17 September 2018, concluding on 15 March 2019. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and targeted service providers situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forestry services, particularly those with expertise in forest inventory and monitoring. Businesses that can deliver data collection and processing using either traditional or electronic methods will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Companies interested in this sector should leverage their skills in ecological assessment and data management to successfully compete for this contract.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the South 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 2 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 1 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@forestry.gsi.gov.uk no later than 14.00hrs on 31 August 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9884b7bb-e689-46b4-bbe4-5c8b8fcd00d4 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9884b7bb-e689-46b4-bbe4-5c8b8fcd00d4
- 26 Jul 2018 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37b2eb5-2988-4604-a516-6b69bd66b011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9884b7bb-e689-46b4-bbe4-5c8b8fcd00d4
  17th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37b2eb5-2988-4604-a516-6b69bd66b011
  26th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d7bba88-7605-4691-9743-2863408c8326
  Invitation to tender

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