Published date: 11 March 2019
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Contract summary
Industry
Forest inventory services - 77231400
Forest monitoring or evaluation services - 77231500
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£20,000
Procurement reference
CR2019/20/002
Published date
11 March 2019
Approach to market date
12 April 2019
Contract start date
22 April 2019
Contract end date
30 January 2020
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey. 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 of the same size will always be used.
Marking plot centres.
Data collection to include:
> Species
> Planting year
> Stocking
> Top Height
> Original planting spacing
> Open ground
> Map changes.
Data presentation to include:
> The field form, map and AP will be stapled together and returned
> All documentation will be filled in/produced 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
> Any major map anomalies will be noted.
All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade.
Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with.
More information
Spend profile
Financial year | Budget |
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2019/2020 | £20,000 |
Attachments
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- INVITATION TO TENDER for CR2019-20-002.docx
- Bidding documents
- Invitation to Tender
Additional text
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Please express your interest in this tender in order to allow us to notify you of any questions we may receive and the answers given.
Expressions of interest and/or any questions regarding this ITT should be made by email to liz.richardson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk no later than 14.00hrs on 5 April 2019.
About the buyer
Contact name
Liz Richardson
Address
Top Lodge
Fineshade
Nr Corby, Northants
NN17 3BB
England
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