Planning

Main Sewer Connection Project - High Lodge

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 09:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a major infrastructure project titled "Main Sewer Connection Project - High Lodge." This procurement process, currently at the planning stage since 4th March 2026, seeks to connect High Lodge Forest Centre in the UKH region to the mains sewer network, approximately 2.4 km away. Early market engagement is underway, with expressions of interest requested by 18th March 2026. The project is anticipated to commence in May 2026 and conclude by March 2027, providing substantial opportunities under industry categories related to construction and engineering services.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction, engineering, or consultancy services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, as indicated by the suitability criteria. With a budget of approximately £1,020,000 gross, business entities can bid for design-only, construction-only, or combined design and build contracts. Stakeholders interested in leveraging this opportunity should contact Claire Hodges for further engagement and to confirm participation preferences, potentially enhancing their portfolio by contributing to this significant public project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Main Sewer Connection Project - High Lodge

Notice Description

Connection of High Lodge Forest Centre to the mains sewer, approximately 2.4 km from the current discharge point. A Section 106 agreement with Anglian Water is already in place, and a preferred route for the connection has been identified. This is a significant infrastructure project that we anticipate delivering during 2026/27.

Planning Information

Forestry England is undertaking early market engagement for a proposed infrastructure project at High Lodge Forest Centre (https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge) – one of our flagship visitor sites, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually. We intend to connect the site to the mains sewer network, approximately 2.4 km from the current discharge point. A Section 106 agreement with Anglian Water is already in place, and a preferred route for the connection has been identified. We anticipate delivering the project during 2026/27. At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest and feedback from the market on the most suitable procurement approach. In particular, we would welcome an indication of whether your organisation would be interested in tendering for: - Design only (would not the subsequently be allowed to undertake the construction works) - Construction only - Combined Design & Build Please email commercial.services@forestryengland.uk (FAO Claire Hodges) confirming your interest & ranking which of the option(s) above you would prefer in your response. Please note, that this is an initial market engagement exercise only; full tender documentation will be issued separately should the opportunity progress to a formal procurement stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019305-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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