Published date: 9 August 2017

Last edited date: 9 August 2017

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Closing: 8 September 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Forestry management services - 77231000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£11,000

Procurement reference

CR2017/18/038

Published date

9 August 2017

Closing date

8 September 2017

Contract start date

25 September 2017

Contract end date

28 February 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other:

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 (less than 5 percent)
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
Each sub-compartment will be noted as thinned Yes or No
Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with
All paper work will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade
Any major map anomalies will be noted

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For further enquiries regarding this contract please contact Liz Richardson no later than 2pm on 8th September 2017 at liz.richardson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Richardson

Address

Top Lodge
Fineshade
Corby
NN17 3BB
England

Email

liz.richardson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk