Published date: 2 June 2023

Last edited date: 4 July 2023

This notice was replaced on 7 August 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 7 August 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Forest inventory services - 77231400

  • Forest monitoring or evaluation services - 77231500

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£17,000

Procurement reference

CR2023/24/013

Published date

2 June 2023

Closing date

2 August 2023

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

14 August 2023

Contract end date

15 January 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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 in accordance with the attached Invitation to Tender.

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:
>All documentation will be complete and legible
>The original map, field form, aerial photo and any additional field forms will be stapled together for each sub-compartment or split.
>All header details will be complete.
>Grid references will be recorded for each plot where it differs from the .gpx file.
>All species will be recorded.
>A 4-figure planting year will be recorded for each species.
>MSIR and MSAR will be recorded for each plot.
>All calculations will be completed accurately to include all totals and averages.
>Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded.
>The general comments section will be completed accurately accounting for each component.
>All additional information will be recorded accurately.
>Any major map anomalies will be annotated clearly.
>All completed paperwork will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade.

More information

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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@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 14.00hrs on 25th July 2023.

About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Richardson

Address

Top Lodge
Fineshade
Nr Corby, Northants
NN17 3BB
England

Telephone

03000675588

Email

liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk

Website

www.forestresearch.gov.uk