Published date: 24 April 2024

This notice was replaced on 5 June 2024

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Awarded contract (published 5 June 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Forest inventory services - 77231400

  • Forest monitoring or evaluation services - 77231500

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£20,000

Procurement reference

CR2024/25/006

Published date

24 April 2024

Closing date

31 May 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

10 June 2024

Contract end date

17 January 2025

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

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 <10%

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

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 Thursday 23rd May 2024.

About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Richardson

Address

Top Lodge
Fineshade
Nr Corby, Northants
NN17 3BB
United Kingdom

Email

liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk