Published date: 10 November 2015

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


Closing: 1 December 2015

Contract summary

Industry

  • Forestry management services - 77231000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£25,000

Procurement reference

CR2015/16/042-1

Published date

10 November 2015

Closing date

1 December 2015

Contract start date

14 December 2015

Contract end date

24 March 2016

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?

Yes

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 <10%
All calculation will be completed and recorded accurately
Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded

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

More information

Attachments

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For further enquiries regarding this contract please contact Liz Richardson no later than 2pm on 1st December 2015 at liz.richardson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Award information

Awarded date

13 January 2016

Contract start date

22 January 2016

Contract end date

20 May 2016

Total value of contract

£27,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Michael Ramage Forestry

Address

Broomilees Farm
Melrose
TD6 9BE

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

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