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title: "Forest Surveys Framework 2021-2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d02"
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# Forest Surveys Framework 2021-2025

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d02

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## Summary

The procurement process is facilitated by Natural Resources Wales for the "Forest Surveys Framework 2021-2025," classified under the industry category of agricultural and forestry services. This initiative is based in the United Kingdom and encompasses various geographical areas. Currently, the procurement is completed and consists of two main tender lots - Stocking Density Assessments and Crop Attribute Surveys. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate, and the contracts were signed on 22nd January 2021, each valued at £966,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forestry and environmental services. Companies that can provide accurate data through various forest surveys, ensuring adherence to UK standards, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses experienced in subcontracting may find further opportunities by collaborating with other contractors to fulfil specific elements of the awarded contracts.

## Notice

NRW have a need for accurate data, provided through a range of forest surveys throughout the year; we require metrics for evidence (e.g. Audit and certification) and for timber sale purposes. Accuracy of the data collected and confidence in the method used (following UK standards) is key for the downstream use of these metrics, e.g. for sale, valuation or audit purposes.

### Lot Information

Stocking density assessments

The annual Stocking Density assessment (SDA) is carried out as an audit, to ensure adequate numbers of trees are present on each restock site. This assessment is carried out for young crops -up to the age of 5- to ascertain numbers of live trees per hectare, plantable gaps with a subjective assessment of the reasons for the tree losses. The assessment may be carried out on a representative sample of the site through circular field plots or by counting all trees on the site by classifying images that are obtained through remote sensing.

Crop Attribute Surveys

Attribute surveys are completed in crops of around 20 years old to validate and update the growing stock data held in our sub-compartment database. This survey provides NRW with stocking density information, topheight data, species and General Yield Class (GYC) as well as further qualitative data described in the specification, to enable us to make these updates. Detailed information on etenderwales portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001452-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £966,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FOREST FACT; FORESTFORM; FURLONG FOREST SURVEYS AND CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001452-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:486720-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

## Provenance

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