Tender

Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 16:05

Planning

10 Mar 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently in the tender stage for the Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework, aimed at awarding a framework agreement for design consultancy services. This tender, under the CPV classification 79415200, involves a mixture of digital and print design, as well as design and build projects. The total value of this contract is GBP 350,000 with individual lots valued at GBP 200,000 for digital and print design and GBP 150,000 for design and build projects. Located in Gloucestershire, the tender process follows an open procurement method and welcomes submission until 26 February 2025. Key dates include the procurement announcement on 22 January 2025 and bid opening on 26 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in design consultancy, particularly those specialising in graphic design, digital media, and onsite interpretative projects. Businesses with expertise in creating marketing visuals, print publications, and digital media campaigns will find Lot 1 suitable, whereas Lot 2 caters to companies skilled in project-based design and build services. Participation in this framework agreement could lead to substantial business growth, offering continued work on varied projects within a prestigious national arboretum. The open procedure and framework agreement allow for broad competition with numerous potential participants, fostering a competitive yet inclusive procurement environment.

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Notice Title

Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework

Notice Description

We will be awarding a framework agreement for design work at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. This framework will cover our everyday design works and will be split over 2 lots covering different design work 'types'. Lot 1 will be design for digital and print, Lot 2 will be for design and build projects.

Lot Information

Specialist digital design including animation and film

Specialist digital design including animation and film

Design and production of print materials including illustration e.g. leaflets, banners, interpretative panels

Design and production of print materials including illustration e.g. leaflets, banners, interpretative panels

Design and build projects for more complex onsite projects

Design and build projects for more complex onsite projects (up to PS20,000), where the designer will need fabrication expertise, including experience of fulfilling the duties of the Principal Designer role as specified under Construction Design and Management Regulations

Design for digital and print

Lot 1 suppliers will provide design services for material such as: -concept development -creating visuals for marketing campaigns -Leaflets / publications -digital media for rollout across social media platforms -simple graphic panels designed to fit existing signage structures.

Renewal: May be renewed upon expiry

Design and build

Lot 2 suppliers will provide a design and build service for small-medium onsite interpretative projects (typically up to PS30,000 in value but there may be occasions when the value is higher).

Renewal: May be renewed upon expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002267-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

34928470 - Signage

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active, Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY ENGLAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
arran.price@forestryengland.uk, commercial.service@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

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

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