Planning

Kielder Castle Refurbishment

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is planning a tender for the refurbishment of Kielder Castle, a Grade II listed building located in the UKC21 region of the United Kingdom. This project aims to enhance the ground floor, particularly the café's entrance and interior space. The work involves partial demolition, reconfiguration of toilets, construction of a new entrance, removal and installation of staircases, and various finishing works. As of April 17, 2025, a preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with a scheduled milestone due on May 1, 2025. The project is in the planning stage, and the contract period is expected to start on July 7, 2025, and end on January 6, 2026. The estimated value for this procurement is £1,200,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment industries, particularly those specialising in heritage building projects. The refurbishment of Kielder Castle offers potential growth for companies that provide comprehensive building services, including demolition, reconfiguration, and the installation of bespoke architectural elements. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality craftsmanship and adhering to heritage conservation standards will find this project particularly suitable. Additionally, the procurement process includes the use of a Dynamic Purchasing System, which can streamline participation and increase competitiveness for qualified suppliers. For more details and to respond to the opportunity, interested parties are encouraged to access the Delta eSourcing portal.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Kielder Castle Refurbishment

Notice Description

This is advance notice that we will have a tender out shortly for refurbishment works to Kielder Castle. Kielder Castle is a Grade II listed building owned by Forestry England. The intention of this project is to refurbish some of the ground floor rooms to improve the entrance to and space inside the cafe. The works include but are not limited to: partial demolition of the single storey extension in the courtyard, reconfiguration of the toilets, construction of new entrance, removal of two existing staircases and supply & installation of one spiral staircase, plastering, flooring, decoration and M & E works. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/369Y5972QF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/369Y5972QF

Planning Information

This notice is for information only. There is no formal engagement process taking place. The purpose of this is to provide early awareness of the up and coming procurement opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015870-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 6 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Alexis
Contact Email
alexis.lintott@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
0300 067 4000

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
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0504be-2025-04-17T12:05:22+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-17T12:05:22+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0504be",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG",
            "name": "Forestry Commission",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PLRM-7846-HGLG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "620 Bristol Business Park, 620 Bristol Business Park",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS16 1EJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Alexis",
                "email": "alexis.lintott@forestryengland.uk",
                "telephone": "0300 067 4000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG",
        "name": "Forestry Commission"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "This notice is for information only. There is no formal engagement process taking place. The purpose of this is to provide early awareness of the up and coming procurement opportunity.",
                "dueDate": "2025-05-01T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "015870-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015870-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-04-17T12:05:22+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0504be",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Kielder Castle Refurbishment",
        "description": "This is advance notice that we will have a tender out shortly for refurbishment works to Kielder Castle. Kielder Castle is a Grade II listed building owned by Forestry England. The intention of this project is to refurbish some of the ground floor rooms to improve the entrance to and space inside the cafe. The works include but are not limited to: partial demolition of the single storey extension in the courtyard, reconfiguration of the toilets, construction of new entrance, removal of two existing staircases and supply & installation of one spiral staircase, plastering, flooring, decoration and M & E works. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/369Y5972QF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/369Y5972QF",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "FCCN003548",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45453100",
                        "description": "Refurbishment work"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC21",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "FCCN003548"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 1200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "techniques": {
            "hasDynamicPurchasingSystem": true
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "FCCN003548",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-07-07T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2026-01-06T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}