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title: "Attribute survey in the East of North England Forest District"
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# Attribute survey in the East of North England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91a1cedf-f6cd-428f-b97b-1cf260b23f0b

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## Summary

The FORESTRY COMMISSION has awarded a contract for an "Attribute survey in the East of North England Forest District" for forest inventory services. The contract is valued at £20,000 GBP and has a contract period starting on June 10, 2024, and ending on January 17, 2025. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, had a tender period ending on May 31, 2024. The successful supplier is Penfold's Woodland Contracting Ltd, and expressions of interest were required by May 23, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in forest inventory services to engage in contracts with the FORESTRY COMMISSION. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The forest survey project, taking place in the North East of England, opens doors for businesses looking to expand their operations in the forestry sector. The clear requirements outlined in the tender documentation provide a structured opportunity for suitable businesses to tender their services and contribute to this specific project's success.

## Notice

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: The field form, map and AP will be stapled together and returned. All documentation will be filled in a clear and legible way Grid references will be supplied for all plots All species will be recorded, the use of MC and MB is not permitted unless classified as a very minor component

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e91e3a-fe08-4e72-9eca-28caabfb5c5f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2024 - 17 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (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

- 5 Jun 2024 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e91e3a-fe08-4e72-9eca-28caabfb5c5f
- 24 Apr 2024 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaea866-8e8a-4489-a89b-65b506a38255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e91e3a-fe08-4e72-9eca-28caabfb5c5f
  5th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaea866-8e8a-4489-a89b-65b506a38255
  24th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68594bd1-8c08-4648-b9f8-e8fe67991e74

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