Published date: 14 April 2023

This notice was replaced on 25 July 2023

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Awarded contract (published 25 July 2023)

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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

£7,000

Procurement reference

CR2023/24/003

Published date

14 April 2023

Closing date

19 May 2023

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

30 May 2023

Contract end date

17 November 2023

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.

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 Friday 12th May 2023

About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Richardson

Address

Top Lodge
Fineshade
Nr Corby, Northants
NN17 3BB
England

Telephone

03000674419

Email

liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk