Published date: 23 May 2016

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 21 June 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

CR2016/17/010

Published date

23 May 2016

Closing date

21 June 2016

Contract start date

4 July 2016

Contract end date

10 March 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

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.
Data collection to include:
Species
Planting year
Top Height
Stocking
Original planting spacing
Open ground
Map changes
General comments

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
Each component will be accounted for in general comments
Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with

All paper work will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade
Any major map anomalies will be noted

More information

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Award information

Awarded date

21 June 2016

Contract start date

27 June 2016

Contract end date

20 January 2017

Total value of contract

£30,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Barle Valley Forestry Ltd

Address

Sunnydale
Station Road
Brushford
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9AD

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Richardson

Address

Top Lodge
Fineshade
Northants
NN17 3BB
England

Email

liz.richardson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk