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Supply upgrade to Bedgebury Walled Garden Power Supply including substation

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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17 Oct 2025 at 12:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Forestry Commission, involved upgrading the power supply at the Bedgebury Walled Garden, including the construction of a new substation. This process falls under the industry category of substation construction work, classified under the CPV code 45232220. The project, which is located in Bristol, UK, progressed through stages to reach completion with the contracting finalized on 17th October 2025. The contract period spans from 29th September 2025 to 12th November 2026. The legal framework for this tender adheres to the UKPGA 2023/54 standards, with the procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown."

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in electrical and substation construction work. With UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd, a large enterprise based in London, successfully awarded the contract, it exemplifies the type of qualified businesses capable of undertaking such projects. Companies in this sector seeking to expand their operations can use similar contracts to grow by demonstrating competencies in handling infrastructure upgrades and working with public authorities like the Forestry Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply upgrade to Bedgebury Walled Garden Power Supply including substation

Notice Description

Upgrade of supply to power supply to Bedgebury Walled Garden including new substation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ced4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232220 - Substation construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,746 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 12 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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