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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c52910ca-0cce-4136-af0c-6f74a22b25d1

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is conducting an open tender for a project titled "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District." This procurement process falls within the services category, specifically focused on forest inventory and monitoring services. Interested parties should note that the tender was published on 16th June 2021, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 2pm on 2nd July 2021. The contract is set to commence on 19th July 2020 and will conclude on 25th February 2022, covering regions in the West Midlands and South West of England. The total budget for this contract is £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and service providers specialising in forestry and environmental assessments. Businesses that offer expertise in forest inventory methodologies or innovative data collection techniques, such as electronic measurement tools, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can help companies enhance their portfolio and establish valuable connections within the public sector, potentially leading to future projects in forest management and sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the South 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 both 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. 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 2nd July 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177ead33-761f-4c70-8073-fcef4b8cae11 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2020 - 25 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177ead33-761f-4c70-8073-fcef4b8cae11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177ead33-761f-4c70-8073-fcef4b8cae11
  16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14e11a87-0eef-4d3b-aa64-03881e925940
  Invitation to Tender (ITT)

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