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title: "Third Cycle of the Field Data Collection Survey for the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Great Britain."
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# Third Cycle of the Field Data Collection Survey for the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Great Britain.

Buyer: FOREST RESEARCH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7b5f211-881c-4e37-8c8b-03caa288a14c

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## Summary

The Forest Research organisation is currently conducting a selective tender for the "Third Cycle of the Field Data Collection Survey for the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Great Britain." This procurement is positioned within the services industry and is set in the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 22 March 2021, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 28 June 2021, lasting until 27 June 2026. The total budget for this procurement amounts to £3,500,000. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forest inventory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a large-scale survey project central to the sustainable management of Great Britain's forests and woodlands. Companies with expertise in ecological surveying, data collection, and geographical information systems will be well-suited to submit proposals, as they will be required to collect and input a variety of data concerning tree species and woodland conditions directly into a dedicated database. This represents a chance for relevant businesses to contribute to an essential governmental initiative while expanding their operational capacity and portfolio.

## Notice

Survey work for the third 5-year cycle of field data collection for the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Great Britain. The National Forest Inventory (NFI) programme monitors woodland and trees within Great Britain. It involves a 5-year cycle, rolling programme of in-depth surveys designed to provide accurate information about the size, distribution, composition and condition of Great Britain's forests and woodlands, and also about the changes taking place through time. The NFI is essential for developing and monitoring the policies and guidance that support the sustainable management of forest and woodland. Forest Research manages the NFI programme and is responsible for this procurement. NFI survey contractors will gather a variety of information, such as tree species, heights and ages, and the woodland area within each 1-ha sample square. They will also input the survey results data and information directly into a Forest Research geo database programme (part of Forester GIS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d383cc4-665e-407d-ac0c-e7dc0aaa9ae4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 27 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | FOREST RESEARCH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77231400 - Forest inventory services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 05:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d383cc4-665e-407d-ac0c-e7dc0aaa9ae4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d383cc4-665e-407d-ac0c-e7dc0aaa9ae4
  23rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=534707313
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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