--- title: "Forest Research Field Data Collection Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREST RESEARCH" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Forest Research Field Data Collection Services DPS Buyer: FOREST RESEARCH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b0.json) ## Summary Forest Research, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "Forest Research Field Data Collection Services DPS". This falls under the industry category of Forestry Services. The process is currently in the Tender Update stage as of 5th June 2026. This Dynamic Purchasing System aims to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide comprehensive field data collection services, covering regions like East Scotland, North East Scotland, and North West England, amongst others. It is especially tailored to cover key aspects such as GIS mapping and data collection, tree species identification, and woodland surveying. Suppliers are invited to register until the submission deadline, with the procurement method defined as a restricted procedure under the selective procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in field data collection, particularly those with expertise in utilizing GIS technology, GPS devices, and related field survey techniques. Companies involved in forestry, environmental monitoring, or those looking to expand into high-technology survey methods such as LiDAR and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) will find this project ripe for exploration. The contract also emphasizes the importance of safety protocols and stakeholder engagement, which could appeal particularly to SMEs with experience in remote data collection efforts. This initiative, supported by the Cabinet Office, will likely foster long-term collaborations, paving the way for business growth and innovation in forestry services. ## Notice This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. Scope of Work: The field data collection services may involve the following: *GIS Mapping & Data Collection using GIS tools to collect, record, and submit spatial data. *Tree Species Identification: Identifying trees in the field, with a particular emphasis on those highlighted in red on the NFI tree species list. *Woodland Surveying & Field Techniques: Conducting surveys in woodland environments, utilizing GPS, Silva compass, and other field survey equipment. *National Vegetation Classification (NVC) & Habitat Classification: Assessing and classifying habitats using the Broad Habitat classification system and identifying Priority Habitats. *Stakeholder Engagement & Access Permissions: Engaging with landowners and the public to explain survey objectives and where necessary, seeking access permissions for data collection. *Independent Working & Safety: Lone working in remote and urban environments, ensuring adherence to health & safety protocols. *Data Submission & Reporting: Accurately recording, processing, and submitting collected data using Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word) and any relevant data systems. ### Lot Information East Scotland This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in East Scotland as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S338874VR8 North East Scotland This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in North East Scotland as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. North Scotland This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in North Scotland as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. South Scotland This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in South Scotland as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. West Scotland This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in West Scotland as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. East Midlands This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in East Midlands as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. Eastern England This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in Eastern England as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. North East England This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in North East England as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. North West England This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in North West England as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. South East & London This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in South East & London as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. South West England This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in South West England as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition. West Midlands This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in West Midlands as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for every mini-competitions. Yorkshire & Humberside This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in Yorkshire & Humberside as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for every mini-competitions. Wales This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in Wales as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for every mini-competitions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053338-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | FOREST RESEARCH | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77200000 - Forestry services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 12:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053338-2026 - 2 Apr 2026 at 11:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030856-2026 - 21 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006783-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/forestrycommission - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S338874VR8 - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./S338874VR8 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./S338874VR8 - https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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