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title: "Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District"
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# Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7770d6a-5bff-414b-b6c8-053ab8d5798a

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for a production survey in the North of West England Forest District, under the title "Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District". This procurement falls within the services sector, specifically in forest inventory and monitoring, with a contract value of £14,000. The tender is currently open, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 2pm on 9th July 2021, with the tender period ending on 16th July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 26th July 2021 and conclude by 28th January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forest inventory services or related fields, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in data collection methods pertaining to forest measurement. The open procurement process encourages competition, making it suitable for companies that can offer innovative solutions either through traditional methods or electronic measured inputs. Businesses that focus on ecological assessment and forestry management will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the North 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 9th July 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0332a071-0c8a-4048-a946-85a2283d921b |
| 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 | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| 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

- 21 Jun 2021 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0332a071-0c8a-4048-a946-85a2283d921b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0332a071-0c8a-4048-a946-85a2283d921b
  21st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4d6e410-48bf-4cf2-9941-761392d93d5a
  Invitation to Tender

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