Planning

Handheld Radio System at Forest of Dean Cycle Centre

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 May 2022 at 12:16

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Apr 2022 at 13:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Forestry Commission, focuses on the tender titled "Handheld Radio System at Forest of Dean Cycle Centre". This project falls within the communication equipment industry category and is located in the Forest of Dean, England. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process has a key engagement deadline set for 27th May 2022, allowing suppliers to express interest in the project through the early engagement notice published on 26th April 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication technology and infrastructure solutions. Companies that excel in installing and maintaining radio communication systems may find this project particularly suitable, given the specific requirement for a system to support communications in a challenging environment with limited mobile coverage. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they could play a significant role in enhancing the operational capabilities at the busy cycling centre, which hosts over 265,000 visitors annually.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handheld Radio System at Forest of Dean Cycle Centre

Notice Description

Forestry England are inviting suppliers to express an interest in quoting for an opportunity to supply and establish a handheld radio communication system for use at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre. The centre is based in the Sallowvallets Enclosure, covering an area of approximately 300ha. The landscape is steep and heavily forested, with the main centre facilities at the bottom of the valley. Mobile phone signal is generally very poor, with limited wired internet available at the Cycle Centre. There is an extensive trail network within this area, comprising various downhill and cross country trails. The centre sees in excess of 265,000 visitors every year, and given the high risk nature of mountain biking, we have to deal with a significant number of incidents across the network. The purpose of the radio system is to give Forestry England staff a means of communicating with each other, site partner staff in the cafe and bike hire yard, and emergency services. There is a ranger office at the Centre equipped with a power supply and internet. There is also a Forestry England office at Beechenhurst, on the hillside to the east of the centre. This office is equipped with a landline. It is clear from site visits that a mast will be needed somewhere, either at the Centre itself or at Beechenhurst. Staff travel around the area on foot, in vehicles and on bikes. Cycle Centre staff have daily use of two separate vehicles, and we will consider proposals to install a vehicle set if required. A map of the minimum required coverage area with key locations marked is attached. We understand that 100% coverage across this area is not realistic, however the system should be designed to provide the maximum possible. It is expected that 4-6 handsets will be needed initially, with the ability to increase this number later being essential.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08dc7b-74ef-48e1-9174-54ab99a97f3e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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