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Westonbirt Play Development Phase 2b Silk Wood

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05 Aug 2025 at 16:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by the Forestry Commission, a public authority under sub-central government, involved the construction of children's natural play facilities in Silk Wood at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. This tender, titled "Westonbirt Play Development Phase 2b Silk Wood," falls under the "works" category, specifically construction work. The contract was awarded to Fearze Ltd, an SME based in London, with a contractual period from 1st July 2025 to 12th December 2025. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown," with the award stage concluding in May 2025 and contract details published in August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the construction industry, particularly those specialising in natural and recreational play environments. SMEs such as Fearze Ltd are well-suited to such projects, given their ability to offer specialised services and competitive pricing. Businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts and those with expertise in creative construction solutions will find this type of tender conducive to their growth and presence within the governmental procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westonbirt Play Development Phase 2b Silk Wood

Notice Description

Design and build of children's natural play facilities in Silk Wood at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058206
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046316-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FEARZE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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