Award

Kielder Castle Redevelopment

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 14:22

TenderUpdate

14 May 2025 at 09:05

Tender

13 May 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under consideration was led by the Forestry Commission, a sub-central government authority located in Bristol, UK. The project was titled "Kielder Castle Redevelopment" and falls under the industry category of refurbishment works, specifically related to the enhancement of ground floor rooms in Kielder Castle. The procurement utilised an open method, signifying a below-threshold open competition process. The procurement process reached the "award" stage, concluding with the signing of a contract on 31st July 2025, which commenced on 1st August 2025, and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The primary deliverable addresses various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and several others, thus indicating wide geographical relevance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and refurbishment companies, particularly those with specialisation in public infrastructure enhancement. As the project encompasses a range of tasks including demolition, construction of new entrances, and staircase installation, businesses possessing expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value of £1,000,000, with a gross amount of £1,200,000, underscores the scale of the project. This tender is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Ashbrook Contracting Limited, which secured the contract, spotlighting the potential for growth and increased business presence within the public sector renovation space.

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Notice Title

Kielder Castle Redevelopment

Notice Description

The intention of this project is to refurbish some of the ground floor rooms in Kielder Castle to improve the entrance to, and space inside, the cafe. The works include, but are not limited to, demolition of the single storey extension in the courtyard, construction of new entrance, removal of two existing staircases and supply & installation of one spiral staircase, plastering flooring and decoration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051277
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052533-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Alexis Lintott-Danks
Contact Email
commercial.services@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHBROOK CONTRACTING

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