Scope
Reference
CR2025/26/054
Description
Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of an Attribute Survey in the West 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 August 2025 to 9 January 2026
- 5 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 77231400 - Forest inventory services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services
- 77231900 - Forest sectoral planning services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Conditions of participation
Refer ITT
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 July 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Refer ITT document
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
50% Price
30% Method & plan
20% People & competency
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
INVITATION TO TENDER for CR2025-26-054.docx
Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government