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Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District

Forestry Commission

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Forestry Commission

Buyer Address: 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, UKK12, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
19000.0 GBP
Gross: 22800 GBP
Published
23 Jun 2025, 08:21
Deadline
28 Jul 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71355000 - Surveying services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey in the East of North England Forest District, in accordance with the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT). 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 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.

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More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034239-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 19,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 22,800

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-11T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-02-13T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: ITT (Invitation to Tender)

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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