Award

Forest Nets Concession Opportunity

FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2023 at 09:05

Tender

06 Dec 2022 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, represented by Forestry England, has recently awarded a concession opportunity for a Forest Nets adventure product across multiple forests in the UK. This procurement falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The contract, worth £73,000,000, involves the award of Concession Leases expiring in 2033, with a maximum lease period of 10 years. The buying organisation specifies a mutual annual break point from year 3 of the lease agreement, subject to a 12-month notice period.

This tender presents significant business growth prospects for companies involved in offering recreational and adventure services. Businesses proficient in providing high-quality adventure products and services, particularly those with experience in managing forest-based attractions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers should pay attention to the detailed award criteria, which encompass financial offers, proposed design and maintenance, service quality, sustainability, social value, marketing, branding, innovation, partnerships, vision, inclusivity, and accessibility.

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Notice Title

Forest Nets Concession Opportunity

Notice Description

Forestry England will be awarding Concession Leases for the provision of a high-quality forest nets adventure product at fifteen sites across the nation's forests. We will award this opportunity through a Lease agreement which will expiry in 2033, awarding a maximum Lease period of 10 years. There will be a mutual annual break point from year 3 of the Lease agreement, subject to 12 months' notice. The annual estimated turnover of this opportunity per site is PS400k - PS500k

Lot Information

South

Forestry England will be awarding Concession Leases for the provision of a high-quality forest nets adventure product at a number of sites in the North of England. We will award this opportunity through a Lease agreement which will expiry in 2033, awarding a maximum Lease period of 10 years. There will be a mutual annual break point from year 3 of the Lease agreement, subject to 12 months' notice. The annual estimated turnover of this opportunity per site is PS400k - PS500k

North

Forestry England will be awarding Concession Leases for the provision of a high-quality forest nets adventure product at a number of sites in the South of England. We will award this opportunity through a Lease agreement which will expiry in 2033, awarding a maximum Lease period of 10 years. There will be a mutual annual break point from year 3 of the Lease agreement, subject to 12 months' notice. The annual estimated turnover of this opportunity per site is PS400k - PS500k

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038af3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012086-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Nov 2032

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Emily Coffin
Contact Email
emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 000000000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVENTURE FOREST

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