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

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-968958e3-289e-40f7-ba79-83126de5a03f

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## Summary

The FORESTRY COMMISSION has awarded a contract for a "Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District," with a total value of £19,000. The tender was for forest inventory services and was classified under CPV codes 77231400 and 77231500. The contract period runs from 30th August 2022 to 10th March 2023, and the tender deadline was on 19th August 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in forest inventory services to grow their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in forest monitoring or evaluation services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the buying organisation was the FORESTRY COMMISSION based in England. Interested parties could contact Liz Richardson at Liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk for more information.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the North of West England Forest District in accordance with the attached ITT document. Production survey plots will be established using one of the following two methods and based on the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006, the Forestry Commission Field Guide for Timber Measurement 2008 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. The two options for data collection available for this contract are Method 1 - by tape and paper documentation and / or direct input into the FC Tariff App, Method 2 - electronic callipers downloaded into the FC Tariff App. 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 data directly into the FC Tariff App > For method 2 - downloading callipers into the FC Tariff App - Data presentation will include: > Exported .pdf Tariff reports, exported .JSON files, completed, legible field maps showing plot location, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached 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@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 2pm on 12th August 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e3b500-30db-4e05-935b-cf6ea76f2ffa |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2022 - 10 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARLE VALLEY FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2022 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e3b500-30db-4e05-935b-cf6ea76f2ffa
- 27 Jul 2022 at 20:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287a6256-c669-4572-9c81-0cfffc6683ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e3b500-30db-4e05-935b-cf6ea76f2ffa
  1st September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287a6256-c669-4572-9c81-0cfffc6683ea
  27th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/691ebe68-872d-4708-be21-c62e008f0c75
  ITT

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