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# Forest Research Field Data Collection Services DPS

[Forest Research](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forest-research)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

5 Jun 2026

Deadline

Closed

28 Mar 2025

## Who can bid

- Split into 14 lots

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- Sets up a framework

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## About this tender

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.

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## CPV classification

Forestry services

Source

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