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title: "Attribute survey in the West of North England Forest District"
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# Attribute survey in the West of North England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cabba893-c181-411c-92ce-85296d1d50d6

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## Summary

The Forest Commission has awarded a contract for an attribute survey in the West of North England Forest District. The tender, identified as CR2024/25/007, pertains to forest inventory services with a contract value of £7000. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the contract period runs from 17th June 2024 to 15th November 2024. The tender closed on 7th June 2024. The buyer is the Forest Commission, based in Top Lodge, Fineshade, United Kingdom.

This tender for forest inventory services in the North West region of the UK presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the forestry industry. Businesses specialising in forest inventory services and forest monitoring or evaluation services are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should contact Liz Richardson at liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk by 2pm on 29th May 2024 to express interest or inquire about the ITT. The tender aims to establish and assess attribute survey plots following specified methods and requirements.

## Notice

Attribute survey plots will be established and assessed following the method based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. The method will include: Plot navigation, numbering and size choice: Circular plots will always be used of the same size Marking plot centres. Data collection to include: Species Planting year Stocking Top Height Original planting spacing Open ground Map changes Data presentation will include: The field form, map and AP will be stapled together and returned. All documentation will be filled in a clear and legible way Grid references will be supplied for all plots All species will be recorded, the use of MC and MB is not permitted unless classified as a very minor component

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10b053e-299b-4d25-b3c5-db2bbb231ba6 |
| 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 | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KALKOWSKI FORESTRY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2024 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10b053e-299b-4d25-b3c5-db2bbb231ba6
- 25 Apr 2024 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f18c2f6-72e5-431a-95da-b4629186b205

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10b053e-299b-4d25-b3c5-db2bbb231ba6
  21st June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f18c2f6-72e5-431a-95da-b4629186b205
  25th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26498a62-8f70-4386-855d-ed59c9c0377c

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