# Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by FORESTRY COMMISSION.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [FORESTRY COMMISSION](/buyers/forestry-commission/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Barle Valley Forestry Ltd
- Award value: £21,000
- Tender value: £21,000
- Award date: 17 November 2023
- Published: 20 November 2023
- Contract start: 20 November 2023
- Contract end: 12 April 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 35df3141-957a-482b-9e49-c91513a75477-700218
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-334f8b4e-b673-44e6-b5ec-1eaea7bfea84

## Description

90% of the plots must be completed by 22nd March 2024\. 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 2 options for data collection available for this contract method 1 - by tape and paper documentation and / or direct input into the FC Tariff App, method 2 - electronic callipers downloaded into the FC Tariff App\. 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 data directly into the FC Tariff App For method 2 - downloading callipers into the FC Tariff App Data presentation will include: Exported \.pdf Tariff reports, exported \.JSON files, completed, legible field maps showing plot location, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached 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 liz\.richardson@forestresearch\.gov\.uk no later than 14\.00hrs on Friday 03rd November 2023

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35df3141-957a-482b-9e49-c91513a75477-700218)