Tender

Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession

FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)

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Tender

29 Jan 2024 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England is inviting tenders for the operation of an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria. The contract has a value of £5,000,000 and will last for up to ten years, starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 30th September 2033. The tender period closes on 30th April 2024. The opportunity falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses interested in providing stargazing attraction services within the recreational and cultural sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid due to the project's suitability for smaller businesses. The contact point for this tender is Sam Harris from Forestry England, based in Bristol, UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England intend to tender a concession opportunity to operate an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria, for up to ten years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e105827d-e1ba-4fe1-8a67-678f79042013
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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