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Delamere Forest Business Opportunity

Forestry Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Mar 2026 at 10:30

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 12:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is offering a business opportunity at the Delamere Forest site, specifically targeting the bike hire building. This procurement, titled "Delamere Forest Business Opportunity," falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation is classified as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the enquiry period ending on 19 January 2026, and the tender submission deadline set for 2 February 2026. The process is guided by UK legislation 2023/54 and is conducted using a competitive flexible procedure, allowing electronic submissions in English. The estimated value of the contract, covering a period from 2026 to 2036, is £5,500,000, with expectations for final award by 16 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in recreational services, especially those with expertise in concession management and innovative business strategies. The process involves a multi-stage evaluation where quality aspects such as vision, business potential, service and customer care, marketing, and sustainability are assessed alongside financial considerations. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting an inclusive approach towards diverse business entities. The project aims to enhance community engagement and provide sustainable social value, encouraging businesses that can deliver creative solutions while ensuring high service standards and operational efficiency. This is a critical chance to establish a lasting presence in a prominent recreational site, fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delamere Forest Business Opportunity

Notice Description

There is an opportunity for a business opportunity at the current bike hire building at the Delamere Forest site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022777-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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