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title: "Attribute Survey in the West of North England Forest District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c5b"
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# Attribute Survey in the West of North England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c5b

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has initiated a tender process titled "Attribute Survey in the West of North England Forest District." This procurement focuses on services within the surveying, forest inventory, and monitoring sectors, located in the UKD region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open competition procurement method described as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 19th June 2026 and the submission deadline on 26th June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 6th July 2026 and conclude on 15th January 2027. The total gross value of the contract is estimated at £8,400.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forest surveying and environmental monitoring services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, as they are explicitly encouraged to participate. The project involves intricate tasks such as plot navigation, data collection on species, and forest inventory, making it well-suited for companies with expertise in forest mensuration and data presentation. The competitive criteria balance both price and non-price factors, suggesting that innovative approaches and cost-effective solutions could provide a competitive edge in winning this contract.

## Notice

Forest Research is inviting bids 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045953-2026 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (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

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 20:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045953-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045953-2026
  19th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16374
  Invitation to Tender Document

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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