--- title: "Attribute Survey in West England Forest District" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7cec36ab-015c-4dbf-a696-40e6bad353e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cec36ab-015c-4dbf-a696-40e6bad353e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cec36ab-015c-4dbf-a696-40e6bad353e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cec36ab-015c-4dbf-a696-40e6bad353e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2023-08-07" --- # Attribute Survey in West England Forest District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cec36ab-015c-4dbf-a696-40e6bad353e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cec36ab-015c-4dbf-a696-40e6bad353e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cec36ab-015c-4dbf-a696-40e6bad353e4.json) ## Summary The Forest Research has awarded a contract for an Attribute Survey in West England Forest District to Penfold's Woodland Contracting Ltd. The contract, with an estimated value of £17,000, will involve forest inventory services. The tender was initiated under an open procedure and had a tender period ending on 2nd August 2023. The contract is set to start on 14th August 2023 and end on 15th January 2024. This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies involved in forest inventory services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete. Interested businesses should take note of the Forest Research's requirement for completing accurate data collection and presentation following specific guidelines outlined in the Invitation to Tender. The Forest Research is based in Top Lodge, Fineshade, Northants, England. ## Notice Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey in accordance with the attached Invitation to Tender. Attribute survey plots will be established and assessed following the method based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. The method will include:- Plot navigation, numbering and size choice: > Circular plots will always be used of the same size Marking plot centres and plot trees. Data collection to include: > Species > Planting year > Stocking > Top Height > Original planting spacing > Open ground > Map changes Data presentation will include: >All documentation will be complete and legible >The original map, field form, aerial photo and any additional field forms will be stapled together for each sub-compartment or split. >All header details will be complete. >Grid references will be recorded for each plot where it differs from the .gpx file. >All species will be recorded. >A 4-figure planting year will be recorded for each species. >MSIR and MSAR will be recorded for each plot. >All calculations will be completed accurately to include all totals and averages. >Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded. >The general comments section will be completed accurately accounting for each component. >All additional information will be recorded accurately. >Any major map anomalies will be annotated clearly. >All completed 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 25th July 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f34a43f-1718-4225-9a11-a7f1e5b87315 | | 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 | 7 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 15 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £17,000 | | 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 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 - 7 Aug 2023 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f34a43f-1718-4225-9a11-a7f1e5b87315 - 4 Jul 2023 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b715b06-3e57-4862-bea1-27bb3273554a - 2 Jun 2023 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b715b06-3e57-4862-bea1-27bb3273554a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f34a43f-1718-4225-9a11-a7f1e5b87315 7th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b715b06-3e57-4862-bea1-27bb3273554a 4th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a79120d-fb3f-4890-871e-e8e15488da1a ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6d603b2-994f-4698-a350-368e4461ba0a ITT ## Notice URLs - http://www.forestresearch.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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