Published date: 7 June 2018

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


Closing: 29 May 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Forest inventory services - 77231400

  • Forest monitoring or evaluation services - 77231500

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

CR2018/19/010

Published date

7 June 2018

Closing date

29 May 2018

Contract start date

4 June 2018

Contract end date

22 February 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

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 of the same size will always be used.
Marking plot centres.

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

Data presentation to include:
> The field form, map and AP will be stapled together and returned
> All documentation will be filled in/produced 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 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
> Any major map anomalies will be noted.
Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with.
All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Attribute Survey - West England Forest District

  • Opportunity
  • Published 26 April 2018

Attachments

Additional text

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@forestry.gsi.gov.uk no later than 14.00hrs on 22 May 2018.

Award information

Awarded date

30 May 2018

Contract start date

4 June 2018

Contract end date

22 February 2019

Total value of contract

£50,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

PENFOLD'S WOODLAND MANAGEMENT LTD

Address

22 London Road
LIPHOOK
Hampshire
GU30 7AN
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 09187070

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Richardson

Address

Top Lodge
Fineshade
Nr Corby, Northants
NN17 3BB
England

Email

liz.richardson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk