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title: "Supply of tree ring measuring station"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd82855e-57f9-4976-8898-9b2208d0d08f"
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# Supply of tree ring measuring station

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd82855e-57f9-4976-8898-9b2208d0d08f

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of tree ring measuring station" as part of an open procurement process, which is currently at the Award stage. This tender, classified under measuring instruments, was published on 3rd February 2021. The deadline for submissions was on 8th February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 12th February 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. Quotations were invited for the delivery of a tree-ring measuring station, valued at £19,000, with a minimum value set at £15,000. The primary delivery location is in Roslin, Scotland, with all related queries directed to Thomas Baer via email.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in measuring instruments to engage with the public procurement market. Businesses capable of supplying scientific instruments or related goods would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the specified contract value and requirements, this could also encourage new entrants to explore similar contracts, fostering growth and innovation in this niche industry.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of 1 x tree-ring measuring station in accordance with the attached RFQ. Additional information: If you are intending to provide a quotation, please notify your intention by email to thomas.baer@forestresearch.gov.uk. Any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to thomas.baer@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 12.00hrs on Friday 5th February 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0dbe214-9093-4176-8747-033fa2ef3410 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500 |
| 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 | ROSLIN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH25 9SY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Midlothian West |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WRITTLE FOREST CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 23:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0dbe214-9093-4176-8747-033fa2ef3410
- 3 Feb 2021 at 02:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0388e65d-9a02-46de-95cc-1bf394a13f2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0dbe214-9093-4176-8747-033fa2ef3410
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0388e65d-9a02-46de-95cc-1bf394a13f2d
  3rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/086888af-2246-46b3-840a-6f822e853af8
  Request for Quotation

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