Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c55-0cc9-738d-b68f-7bb84509d6c7/production-survey-in-the-north-of-west-england-forest-district awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Production Survey in the North of West England Forest District [Forestry Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £14,000 Published 22 May 2020 Deadline Closed 3 Jul 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the North of West England Forest District. Production survey plots will be established following ONE of the method options and based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006, the Forestry Commission Field Guide for Timber Measurement 2008 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007. There are two options for data collection available for this contract > method 1 - by tape and paper documentation plus input and calculation in an Excel package > method 2 - electronic callipers. Only one of the methods will be used as declared by the contractor. Both methods will include: > Possible sub-compartment stratification > Plot navigation, numbering, recording grid reference and size choice - circular plots will always be used of the same size. > Data collection to include: - Species - DBH - Planting year - Top height - Possible A4 or A5 tariff details - Specific comments about tree health, form regeneration coverage % by species Data processing to include: > For method 1 - input and calculation using Excel spreadsheet and YC calculation > For method 2 - downloading callipers and editing specific screens Data presentation will include: > For method 1 -Completed, legible field maps, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached for each sub-compartment and a completed Excel spreadsheet for each sub-compartment. > For method 2 - Completed, legible field maps with any relevant U15 forms attached and a .xfr file for each sub-compartment Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with. All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research Fineshade. Additional information: 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 no later than 14.00hrs on Friday 26th June 2020. Read full description ## CPV classification Forest inventory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5e17b9e9-4ad4-4c89-aae7-f15803002494) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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