Planning

Play Development at Hole Farm

FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)

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Planning

07 Mar 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has initiated a tender process for Play Development at Hole Farm in Essex. The procurement falls under the 'goods' main procurement category with a contract value of £150,000. The project involves creating a community woodland with play features to promote outdoor activities and healthy lifestyles, aiming to be completed by March 2025. The deadline for expressing interest in this opportunity is 1st May 2024, and the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment, park development, and construction services to participate in the Play Development project at Hole Farm. Companies with expertise in creating natural play features, visitor amenities, and landscape construction are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's emphasis on connecting people with nature and promoting active outdoor experiences presents a growth opportunity for businesses focused on sustainable and engaging recreational infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Play Development at Hole Farm

Notice Description

Forestry England are seeking expressions of interest for the Play Development works at Hole Farm in Essex

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England are seeking expressions of interest for a contract for Play Development at Hole Farm in Essex. Background: National Highways purchased the 95ha arable farm site, known as Hole Farm, in April 2021 with the intention of creating an all-purpose community woodland on the site in partnership with Forestry England. The first year of tree planting took place in winter 2022/23 with the final year of establishment planting planned to take place in winter 2024/25. Designs for the site include new surfaced paths, a 94-space visitor car park, and take-away cafe. Construction of the new paths, buildings, car park and associated infrastructure is expected to be completed by March 2025. Forestry England aims to provide positive, memorable experiences through play that connect people with the natural environment in a way that promotes active, healthy lifestyles and sparks a life-long interest in the outdoors and natural environment. We'd like to challenge the public perception that without large 'climbing structures' there is nothing for children to do or enjoy. We are suggesting a mix of natural and wild play features, which provide a 'bridge' to exploration of the wider landscape, located at three points situated along the accessible path network. Play features should be: * Accessible and sensory - so no big climbing structures. * Natural play or made from natural materials. * Features that enable families to connect with the wider landscape. * Features to be located just off the main visitor path for ease of access. Additional information: To express an interest in this opportunity or for more information, please email sam.harris@forestryengland.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044652
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007323-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)
Contact Name
Sam Harris
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674059

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
TLH3 Essex

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

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