Published date: 2 November 2020

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


Closing: 8 June 2020, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Forest inventory services - 77231400

  • Forest monitoring or evaluation services - 77231500

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£20,000

Procurement reference

CR2020/21/006

Published date

2 November 2020

Closing date

8 June 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

22 June 2020

Contract end date

15 January 2021

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 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.

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 < 10% ( 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.
All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade.
Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Attribute Survey - West England Forest District

  • Opportunity
  • Published 5 May 2020

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 29th May 2020.

Award information

Awarded date

11 June 2020

Contract start date

22 June 2020

Contract end date

15 January 2021

Total value of contract

£20,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Penfold's Woodland Contracting Ltd

Address

Oak House Cottage
22 London Road
Liphook
Hampshire
GU30 7AN

Reference

Companies House number: 12227896

Value of contract

£20,000

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

Telephone

03000674419

Email

Liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk