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Horseshoe Lake Country Park

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Oct 2021 at 13:47

Award Notice
Tender

09 Aug 2019 at 11:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking contractors for a project at Horseshoe Lake Country Park, a 50-acre site located in the South East of the United Kingdom, approximately half a mile west of Sandhurst. This project is currently at the award stage following a procurement process initiated through a restricted procedure. The tender valued at £1,250,000 focused on site preparation, construction, and engineering works, with the original tender period ending on 6th September 2019 and the contract period running from 1st January 2020 to 30th April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in construction, civil engineering, and associated trades interested in public contracts. Businesses specialising in site preparation, building installation, and construction completion work would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project could enhance their portfolios and open pathways to future collaborations with local government contracts, especially in projects related to community development and environmental conservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horseshoe Lake Country Park

Notice Description

Horseshoe Lake Country Park is a 50-acre site which lies within the Blackwater Valley Area of Special Landscape Importance located approximately half a mile to the west of Sandhurst. Horseshoe Lake is set in a series of former flooded gravel pits which have various purposes and facilities across the sites, for example nature reserves, power water sports and fishing. There are two public rights of way on the site which form part of the Blackwater Valley and Three Castles Walk network. Current access to the site is via Mill Lane off Reading Road to the south, or Lower Sandhurst Road to the north. There is an access road on site, connecting a hard-standing parking area (for approximately 18 vehicles) and extending north to the centre of the site. There are high voltage power-lines running east to west overhead. Horseshoe Lake water-sports and activity centre is located on the site at present with parking for further vehicles, a water-sports yard, storage containers, mobile home and small existing visitors centre. To the west of the visitor's centre is water front access and a pontoon extending into the lake. The existing visitors centre is approximately 150 sqm comprising a single-storey timber clad building with pitched roof, providing a reception, shop and changing room for public use, as well as a separate office and kitchenette. Bracknell Forest Council website describes the site as "an attractive setting in the Black water Valley and a popular venue for those who enjoy sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, birdwatching and walking. There is a bridleway to the northern site boundary and a clear hardcore path circumnavigating the lake, providing very pleasant views of the site and surrounding countryside. The site is home to a variety of wildlife and protected species." The brief sets out the purpose and scope of the project along with the main requirements and outcomes for the building accommodation and site. Organisations must register their interest on the South East Business Portal ( SEBP) site in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation who does not register their interest. Clarification questions can also be sent through the site The procurement will be in 2 stages. Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) From the SQ evaluations the Council will invite no less than 5 and no more than 7 Bidders to receive the RFQ documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45a92b4b-379a-469b-8b94-c7787f6b2a14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86874265-47d7-40d4-9df1-be7b6ca91e17
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOT APPLICABLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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