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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f381c3a3-375b-4d3a-bedb-3975e5dc5024

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking bids for the 'Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District', focused on forest inventory services. This open procurement process, identified by tender ID CR2019/20/012, has a total value of £25,000 and includes a contract period starting from 19 August 2019 and ending on 28 February 2020. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 8 August 2019, with delivery required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should contact Liz Richardson at liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk for inquiries related to this tender.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forest management, inventory services, or data collection. Businesses with expertise in environmental surveys and data analysis, particularly those familiar with both traditional and electronic survey methods, such as tape and paper documentation or electronic callipers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, companies can expand their operations and establish themselves within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the North of West England Forest District. Production survey plots will be established following one of the method options 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. There are 2 options for data collection available for this contract method 1 - by tape and paper documentation plus input and calculation in an Excel package, method 2 - electronic callipers. Only one of the methods will be used as declared by the contractor. Both methods will include: Possible sub-compartment stratification Plot navigation, numbering, recording grid reference and size choice - circular plots will always be used of the same size. Data collection to include: Species DBH Planting year Top height Possible A4 or A5 tariff details Specific comments about tree health, form regeneration coverage % by species Data processing to include: For method 1 - input and calculation using Excel spreadsheet and YC calculation For method 2 - downloading callipers and editing specific screens Data presentation will include: For method 1 -Completed, legible field maps, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached for each sub-compartment and a completed Excel spreadsheet for each sub-compartment. For method 2 - Completed, legible field maps with any relevant U15 forms attached and a .xfr file for each sub-compartment Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with. All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research Fineshade. 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 14.00hrs on 29 July 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54c4f20-cf88-4789-8c0f-b70e9834d3c0 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARLE VALLEY FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2019 at 18:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54c4f20-cf88-4789-8c0f-b70e9834d3c0
- 4 Jul 2019 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a4f9d-b0c6-444c-a314-3fc1052c995e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54c4f20-cf88-4789-8c0f-b70e9834d3c0
  28th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a4f9d-b0c6-444c-a314-3fc1052c995e
  4th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02a088ab-e07a-4b65-8748-d9b89cda1e0b
  ITT document

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