Tender

Irrigation main, water storage, pumps, control and sterilisation - Woodside Nursery

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently inviting tenders for the design and installation of an irrigation main, water storage, pumps, control, and sterilisation system at Woodside Nursery, located in Bristol, UK. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of irrigation works, is at the tender stage, with an open competition method. This project, valued at £297,000, has a tender submission deadline of 8th October 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 26th September 2025. The project is scheduled to commence on 10th November 2025 and is expected to complete by 9th April 2026, with an option for extension due to adverse weather conditions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in irrigation systems and agricultural site management. The contract seeks businesses that excel in quality work, environmental protection, and competitive pricing, with award criteria favouring a balance between quality and cost-effectiveness. Participating in this tender could significantly boost a business's growth prospects by securing a valuable government contract and enhancing its portfolio in the public sector infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Irrigation main, water storage, pumps, control and sterilisation - Woodside Nursery

Notice Description

Design and installation of an irrigation main, water storage, pumps, control and sterilisation system on an agricultural like site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension of up to five months may be available if adverse weather conditions prevent completion within the original timeframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053395-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232120 - Irrigation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£297,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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