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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-a9261e55-ef88-453a-9652-c9b316e5bd78

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District." This project falls under the services industry and has a budget of £25,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 1 August 2019, after which the contract will likely commence on 12 August 2019 and run until 6 March 2020. This procurement is being handled through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the work will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for SMEs specialising in forest inventory and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in forest measurement techniques, including data collection and analysis using both traditional and electronic methods, would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project can expand a business's portfolio in environmental services while potentially fostering relationships with a notable contracting authority like the Forestry Commission.

## 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 one 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@ForestResearch.gov.uk no later than 14.00hrs on 24 July 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6783e497-ec8e-447b-9b5a-3a50cd9baf4c |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 6 Mar 2020 |
| 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

- 28 Oct 2019 at 18:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6783e497-ec8e-447b-9b5a-3a50cd9baf4c
- 4 Jul 2019 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3629e56-d498-44dd-bf26-8d251986f753

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6783e497-ec8e-447b-9b5a-3a50cd9baf4c
  28th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3629e56-d498-44dd-bf26-8d251986f753
  4th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b165370-32a5-4290-a53a-39bf3562624d
  ITT document

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