Published date: 25 July 2023

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


Closing: 16 June 2023, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Forest inventory services - 77231400

  • Forest monitoring or evaluation services - 77231500

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£25,000

Procurement reference

CR2023/24/002

Published date

25 July 2023

Closing date

16 June 2023

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

26 June 2023

Contract end date

16 January 2024

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 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

Previous notice about this procurement

Attribute survey in the East of North England Forest District

  • Opportunity
  • Published 14 April 2023, last edited 22 May 2023

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@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 14.00hrs on Friday 9th June 2023

Award information

Awarded date

22 June 2023

Contract start date

26 June 2023

Contract end date

16 January 2024

Total value of contract

£25,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Charlotte Morton

Address

Russell Terrace
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2BT

Reference

No reference - sole trader

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@forestresearch.gov.uk