Tender

Forest Research Field Data Collection Services DPS

  • Forest Research

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-006783

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b0

Published 21 February 2025, 2:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Forest Research

620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane

Bristol

BS16 1EJ

Contact

NFI Team

Email

nfi.framework@forestresearch.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 03000675600

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./S338874VR8

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Forest Research Field Data Collection Services DPS

Reference number

CR2024/25/082

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

Scope of Work:

The field data collection services may involve the following:

•GIS Mapping & Data Collection using GIS tools to collect, record, and submit spatial data.

•Tree Species Identification: Identifying trees in the field, with a particular emphasis on those highlighted in red on the NFI tree species list.

•Woodland Surveying & Field Techniques: Conducting surveys in woodland environments, utilizing GPS, Silva compass, and other field survey equipment.

•National Vegetation Classification (NVC) & Habitat Classification: Assessing and classifying habitats using the Broad Habitat classification system and identifying Priority Habitats.

•Stakeholder Engagement & Access Permissions: Engaging with landowners and the public to explain survey objectives and where necessary, seeking access permissions for data collection.

•Independent Working & Safety: Lone working in remote and urban environments, ensuring adherence to health & safety protocols.

•Data Submission & Reporting: Accurately recording, processing, and submitting collected data using Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word) and any relevant data systems.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

East Scotland

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM7 - Eastern Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Eastern Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in East Scotland as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S338874VR8

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North East Scotland

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
Main site or place of performance

North Eastern Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in North East Scotland as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North Scotland

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

SCOTLAND

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in North Scotland as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South Scotland

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM9 - Southern Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Southern Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in South Scotland as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

West Scotland

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
Main site or place of performance

West Central Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in West Scotland as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

East Midlands

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance

EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in East Midlands as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Eastern England

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance

EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in Eastern England as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North East England

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance

NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in North East England as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

North West England

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance

NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in North West England as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South East & London

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance

SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in South East & London as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

South West England

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance

SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in South West England as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for each mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

West Midlands

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance

WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in West Midlands as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for every mini-competitions.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Yorkshire & Humberside

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance

YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in Yorkshire & Humberside as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for every mini-competitions.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Wales

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 77200000 - Forestry services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance

WALES

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection in Wales as follows:

-Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW)

-The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work

-Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites.

If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey.

We are particularly interested in suppliers who have experience using GIS technology, handheld GPS devices, field survey techniques. We would like to also have the option to explore the use of future ancillary technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and terrestrial based LiDAR. We do not expect all suppliers to be able to provide all services, not all of these skills will be required for every mini-competitions.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 1

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

As stated in procurement documents.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

28 March 2025

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./S338874VR8

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S338874VR8

GO Reference: GO-2025221-PRO-29524165

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom