--- title: "Software Engineering and Application Development Services & Associated Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048782" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048782" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048782.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048782.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2024-08-23" --- # Software Engineering and Application Development Services & Associated Consultancy Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048782 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048782) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048782.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "Software Engineering and Application Development Services & Associated Consultancy" under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves the procurement of services across three distinct Lots: Maintenance, Migration and Interoperability of Models; User Interfaces to Models/Integrated DSS; and Consultancy/Specialist Services. The total contract value is estimated at £250,000 GBP. The deadline for receipt of tenders has been extended to 16 September 2024 at 10:00 AM, with bidders required to confirm their intention to tender by emailing Procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk by 10 September 2024 at 5:00 PM. The procurement process is open to multiple suppliers, with agreements offering potential extensions of up to two additional years beyond the initial contract period. All submissions must be made electronically through the specified online platform. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software engineering, application development, and consultancy services to engage in long-term projects with the Forestry Commission. Companies specialising in these areas can compete for any combination of the three Lots, which can provide substantial growth prospects especially for those with expertise in maintaining and migrating software models, developing user interfaces, and offering specialist consultancy services. Given the multi-supplier nature of the framework, both established firms and emerging enterprises have the opportunity to secure and contribute to government-led environmental research initiatives, fostering innovation and securing steady revenue streams. ## Notice Forest Research intends to award a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for software engineering, application development and related consultancy services covering the following Lots, each reflecting a different need. Lot 1 - Maintenance, Migration and Interoperability of Models Lot 2 - User interfaces to Models/Integrated DSS Lot 3 - Consultancy / Specialist Services ### Lot Information Maintenance, Migration and Interoperability of Models To support and add functionality to existing Forest Research systems and migrate existing systems to new technologies. A full specification is available in the procurement document. Options: 2 x 1 years User Interfaces to Models/Integrated DSS A requirement to create and deliver web and/or mobile user interfaces for integrated decision support tools. A full specification is available in the procurement document. Options: 2 x 1 years Consultancy / Specialist Services Consultancy and specialist services in support of Lot 1 and Lot 2. A full specification is available in the procurement document. Options: 2 x 1 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027015-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2024 at 10:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027015-2024 - 5 Aug 2024 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024438-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.dropbox.com/request/vA1Rgvcc60FSOVYlATZU - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/vhpra3sck39scip4eqzmc/AMJg0mxjP8PdPxp68IA_nlE?rlkey=5p1vn6z5p3vxzwtopyp9luwzz&st=ufjx18ig&dl=0 - https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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