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Design, Build and Installation of a Shelter at Cannock Chase Forest

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 09:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, operating as a public authority under sub-central government, undertook a procurement process titled "Design, Build and Installation of a Shelter at Cannock Chase Forest". Situated in Bristol, United Kingdom, the organisation coordinated this project in the industry category of construction work related to educational and research buildings. The procurement followed an open method with active participation from interested bidders and focused on associated groundworks within Pine Needle Glade, Cannock Chase Forest. The procurement process began with the tender notice published on 3rd September 2025, and the tender period concluded on 26th September 2025. The contract was then awarded to Precision Timber Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), and was signed on 17th October 2025. The project is scheduled to be completed by 30th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in timber frame construction and working on leisure, educational, or cultural projects. SMEs like Precision Timber Ltd, based in Rotherham, United Kingdom, with expertise in similar projects, are ideally positioned to compete successfully. The open competition method, which was utilised for awarding the contract, ensures that businesses meeting the suitability requirements, such as those favouring sustainability and innovative design, can leverage their expertise to add value and gain substantial business growth. This tender highlighted a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability, indicating opportunities for businesses that prioritise these aspects in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Build and Installation of a Shelter at Cannock Chase Forest

Notice Description

Design, build and installation of a new timber framed shelter, along with associated groundworks, within Pine Needle Glade, Cannock Chase Forest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077636-2025
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

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 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
Claire Hodges
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRECISION TIMBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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