This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2021 at 09:15

Tender

23 Jun 2021 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England is currently involved in a public procurement process for the contract titled "Ground Protection Hire at Westonbirt Arboretum". This contract falls under the goods industry category, specifically related to grounds-maintenance equipment. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is set within the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Bristol/Bath area. The tender has been active since 23rd June 2021, with a submission deadline of 28th July 2021. The total budget for this contract is £210,000, reflecting the importance of ensuring appropriate ground protection for events at the Arboretum.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in grounds maintenance or similar equipment rental and installation services. The need for ground protection for events such as Forest Live and Enchanted Christmas indicates a recurring demand in this sector. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing equipment and installation for public events in an environmentally sensitive context would be well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially secure similar opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ground Protection Hire at Westonbirt Arboretum

Notice Description

Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the hire, installation and recovery of ground protection for events held at Westonbirt Arboretum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England require a single contractor to install ground protection, both vehicular and pedestrian, for events at Westonbirt Arboretum. Currently there are two major events in the calendar which require ground protection, Forest Live and Enchanted Christmas. However, there is a strong possibility that further requirements will emerge as we develop the site Event Strategy over the duration of this contract. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JV5KZS5TM5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bf61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028425-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£460,460 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2026

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sunbelt rentals ltd

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