Published date: 24 April 2024
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Forest inventory services - 77231400
Forest monitoring or evaluation services - 77231500
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£20,000
Procurement reference
CR2024/25/006
Published date
24 April 2024
Closing date
31 May 2024
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
10 June 2024
Contract end date
17 January 2025
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
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
Attachments
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- INVITATION TO TENDER for CR2024-25-006.docx
- Bidding documents
Additional text
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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 Thursday 23rd May 2024.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Liz Richardson
Address
Top Lodge
Fineshade
Nr Corby, Northants
NN17 3BB
United Kingdom
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Closing: 31 May 2024, 2pm