--- title: "Bury Land Soil Suitability Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff7327ae-1b98-4883-a23e-f5c64b870973" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff7327ae-1b98-4883-a23e-f5c64b870973" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff7327ae-1b98-4883-a23e-f5c64b870973.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff7327ae-1b98-4883-a23e-f5c64b870973.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2019-01-28" --- # Bury Land Soil Suitability Assessment Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff7327ae-1b98-4883-a23e-f5c64b870973 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff7327ae-1b98-4883-a23e-f5c64b870973) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff7327ae-1b98-4883-a23e-f5c64b870973.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission, located in Delamere Forest, Cheshire, is currently inviting tenders for "Bury Land Soil Suitability Assessment". This procurement process falls under the services category and is focused on ground investigation services and environmental impact assessments. The tender, published on 28th January 2019, is at the active stage and will close for expressions of interest by noon on 11th February 2019, with a detailed contract period starting from 8th March 2019 and concluding on 7th March 2020. The total budget for this procurement amounts to £95,000, and the method adopted is an open procedure, which is suitable for suppliers looking to engage in this field. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, soil assessment, and geotechnical investigation to enhance their portfolio. Companies that can provide comprehensive Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports on soil resource suitability and contamination risk assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, these businesses can not only contribute to the establishment of community woodlands in Bury but also position themselves as key players in local environmentally focused initiatives. ## Notice Forestry Commission England (FCE) is currently working with Bury Council to consider FCE taking on the management of more sites in Bury. FCE require to know the suitability of the sites for the long-term management as community woodland, as an extension to the local Forest District. The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for: * a Phase 1 Contamination Risk Assessment report, to include a review of related in-house reports and a desk based geotechnical study, to look at slope stability and methodology for ground investigation. * a Phase 2: Soil-resource Suitability for the Establishment of Community (publicly accessible) Woodland Report These reports will cover four sites owned by the local authority. Please express your interest in this tender to Laura Charles at the Delamere office by email by noon on the 11th February 2019, to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. To express an interest please email: laura.charles@forestryengland.uk AND Kieron.Doick@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Suppliers must download the attached tender documents by the same date. Additional information: Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by noon on the 11th February 2019. To express an interest please email: laura.charles@forestryengland.uk AND Kieron.Doick@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Suppliers must download the attached tender documents by the same date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce628252-af3e-4373-b125-e90b0835f348 | | 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 | 28 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2019 - 7 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW8 2JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Tarvin & Kelsall | | Westminster constituency | Chester South and Eddisbury | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 14212400 - Soil - 71351500 - Ground investigation services - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction ## Release History - 28 Jan 2019 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce628252-af3e-4373-b125-e90b0835f348 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce628252-af3e-4373-b125-e90b0835f348 28th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3969b9c3-349f-4859-9dd8-c2f918dd7e84 Appendix 1 - Constraints Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dbd75d6-f3e9-4fb6-821f-9bcfcbdfe575 Appendix 2 - Report Structure - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/193d7671-dd53-46ce-99f4-88151de372fb Appendix 3 - Existing Information from Bury Council - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac7bc08e-d02f-4aec-b81b-a913a65a0213 Map 1 - Overview - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0aaa133-7c32-4088-a5fa-8efb5aa3851f Map 2a - Philips Park - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1c1bb6f-68e8-42ee-9964-4ef4fa533ee6 Map 2b - Outwood - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d694258-4b3e-4e42-b990-a124f40b8f6c Map 2c - Outwood Trail - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f040890b-3cd5-44bc-bf0e-2e9c0d0de38c Map 2d - Prestwich Clough - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a090816-2074-4e84-b7f6-3a8bc7676e8a Invitation to Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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