--- title: "Attribute Survey in the West of North England Forest District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056c1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056c1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056c1a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2025-08-04" --- # Attribute Survey in the West of North England Forest District Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056c1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056c1a.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for an Attribute Survey in the West of North England Forest District. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks services associated with forest surveying and monitoring. The tender, identified by reference number CR2025/26/054 (re-issue), aims to conduct surveys using specified methodologies from established forestry handbooks. The process has employed an open competition procurement method below the threshold, providing a fair opportunity for competition. Interested parties should note key dates, including the end of the tender period on 26th August 2025 and the contract commencement set for 29th August 2025. This tender is categorised under 'services', with the main delivery area in the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The enquiry period concludes on 19th August 2025, allowing potential bidders to seek clarification before the tender submission deadline. This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly appealing to SMEs specialising in surveying, forest inventory, forest monitoring, or forest sector planning services. Businesses focusing on data collection and analysis, especially those with experience in forest mensuration and handling comprehensive survey documentation, will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. There is a significant emphasis on detailed and accurate data presentation, making this a project for businesses adept at handling precise documentation and grid reference work. The evaluation criteria include price, method and plan, and people and competency, providing a substantial opportunity for companies capable of delivering competitively priced and methodologically sound solutions. This engagement not only promises direct financial growth from the contract value but also offers a strategic advantage for long-term business relations with the Forestry Commission and related public authorities. ## Notice Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey in the West 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/045554-2025 | | 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 | 4 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | Lots value | £5,000 | | 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 - 4 Aug 2025 at 10:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045554-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045554-2025 4th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3986 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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