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title: "Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05515b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05515b

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, located in Bristol, is seeking tenders for conducting an Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District. This procurement is currently at the 'Tender' stage, and involves surveying services within the forest industry category. The procurement process utilises an open competition method, and tenders must be submitted by 28th July 2025. Interested parties are expected to comply with the guidelines outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT), with all enquiries to be concluded by 21st July 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 11th August 2025 and conclude by 13th February 2026. The total value of the procurement is estimated to be £19,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector projects, particularly those specialising in surveying and forest inventory services. Businesses providing comprehensive methods and plans, as well as demonstrating strong competencies, will be well-positioned to compete. The award criteria focus significantly on price (50%), alongside evaluating the competency of personnel (20%) and the quality of proposed methods and plans (30%). This contract offers a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the environmental and forestry sectors.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District, in accordance with the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT). 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 will always be used of the same size > Marking plot centres and plot trees. - Data collection to include: > Species > Planting year > Stocking > Top Height > Original planting spacing > Open ground > Map changes - Data presentation will include: > The field form, map and AP will be stapled together and returned. > All documentation will be filled 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 All calculation will be completed and recorded accurately > Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade Any major map anomalies will be noted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034239-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | £19,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 77231400 - Forest inventory services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77231900 - Forest sectoral planning services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 08:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034239-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034239-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2407
  ITT (Invitation to Tender)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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