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title: "Attribute Survey - West England Forest District"
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# Attribute Survey - West England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7b92d7c-d691-435d-962a-1b02122f5b83

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for an "Attribute Survey" within the West England Forest District, focusing on forest inventory services. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having been published on 16th May 2019, with a tender period that concluded on 20th June 2019. The project, valued at £20,000, has a contract period commencing on 1st July 2019 and concluding on 7th February 2020. Expressions of interest were requested by the commissioning agency, with the procurement structured as a limited method using competitive quotations below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in forestry services, particularly those specialising in forest inventory and monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the requirements stipulate that they can fulfil the procurement criteria. Companies that can provide relevant experiences, such as ecological assessments or data collection based on forest mensuration methodologies, will likely find this opportunity attractive for growth and expansion in the sector.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey. 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 of the same size will always be used. Marking plot centres. Data collection to include: > Species > Planting year > Stocking > Top Height > Original planting spacing > Open ground > Map changes. Data presentation to include: > The field form, map and AP will be stapled together and returned > All documentation will be filled in/produced 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 < 10% ( All calculation will be completed and recorded accurately > Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded > Any major map anomalies will be noted. All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade. Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with. 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@forestry.gsi.gov.uk no later than 14.00hrs on Friday 14th June 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbe1c11-28aa-40d6-b7f4-98f6db266c7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 7 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENFOLD'S WOODLAND MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbe1c11-28aa-40d6-b7f4-98f6db266c7b
- 16 May 2019 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d09e7e-6dc1-433e-a8cd-f2a50a81880d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbe1c11-28aa-40d6-b7f4-98f6db266c7b
  18th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d09e7e-6dc1-433e-a8cd-f2a50a81880d
  16th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e900047-3ae3-4266-8efb-08ae8386bf69
  Invitation to Tender

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