Tender

GB-Bristol: Play Development - Westonbirt Arboretum (Design and build of children's play facilities in the Old Arboretum at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum)

FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)

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Tender

06 Dec 2023 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has initiated a tender process with the title "Play Development - Westonbirt Arboretum" in the Park and playground equipment industry category. This contract involves the design and build of children's play facilities in the Old Arboretum at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 17th January 2024 and a contract period scheduled from 5th February 2024 to 19th July 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to participate in creating inspiring children's play facilities that aim to grow the family market at Westonbirt Arboretum. Companies with experience in consultation, design, and construction relevant to the project are well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will need to engage with stakeholders to develop a scheme that connects visitors with the tree collection and encourages exploration of the wider arboretum, in line with the natural surroundings of the arboretum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Play Development - Westonbirt Arboretum (Design and build of children's play facilities in the Old Arboretum at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum)

Notice Description

We are looking for a skilled and creative contractor who can demonstrate experience of delivering consultation, design and construction of inspiring children's play facilities. We will be awarding a contract for leading the design and construction of a new permanent play offer at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. This will update our existing play offering to families and help to grow our family market. The successful contractor will engage with internal stakeholders, visitors and others to develop a scheme to reflect our vision in connecting people with the tree collection and encourage exploration of the wider arboretum. Bidders will be expected to demonstrate their approach and creativity in response to this brief. The design will need to be in keeping with the natural surroundings of the arboretum and be accessible to a wide range of visitor groups - please refer to the Scope for more information. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7881bbb9-f761-4213-ae36-753a81ac765a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4806901e-de00-4928-925d-dd3d4e2b5d36
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 1-6 months
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, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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