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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-f6d3542b-8794-4c96-9122-feb1feeb9da6

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District". This opportunity falls under the category of forest inventory services and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 2nd July 2021 at 2pm. The contract, valued at £20,000 and procured via an open procedure (below threshold), is expected to commence on 19th July 2021 and will last until 25th February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry services, particularly those experienced in conducting production surveys and forest monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their expertise in forest inventory methodology. Companies that utilise innovative data collection methods, such as electronic callipers or direct app input, would be well-suited to compete for this contract and expand their operations within the public procurement sector.

## 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/6f690bb8-2704-438f-9d4b-76cd63413a47 |
| 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 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 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 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f690bb8-2704-438f-9d4b-76cd63413a47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f690bb8-2704-438f-9d4b-76cd63413a47
  16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3a00165-214d-446f-ac93-b1d1dc14d529
  Invitation to Tender (ITT)

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