Tender

Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

13 Jul 2023 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking a watersports provider to enhance activities at Mallards Pike Lake in the South West of the UK. The tender titled "Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession" falls under the industry category of Recreational, cultural and sporting services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on October 20, 2023, and a contract period running from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in watersports activities to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value is £250,000 in GBP, offering significant growth potential for the successful bidder. With a focus on enhancing watersports provision, this opportunity aligns with businesses looking to offer SUP, Canoeing, and Kayaking services in a popular recreational area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England are seeking a watersports provider to deliver activities (non-motorised) at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. Mallards Pike Lake attracts approximately 165,000 visitors per annum through the busy Go Ape course, Segways, running and walking trails, access to the family cycle trail/Colliers trail, a popular cafe and picnic area. The lake currently hosts educational providers, private/exclusive use operators as well as other permitted permit holders, often on the lake at the same time, adhering to the max capacity of 30 people/boards per sessions. Forestry England manages these bookings through a permissions system. Forestry England are looking for an operator to improve the watersports provision at the lake by offering pay and play options for SUP, Canoeing and Kayaking - based around peak times at weekends and through the school holidays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba1b97b-edfb-4ecb-a07a-104263f53ed0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0533c5-0b9a-4f32-9bb7-1c2bfaf6e18f
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 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 COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+4400000000000

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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