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Design and Build of Shelter at Hicks Lodge

Forestry Commission

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20 Jul 2026 at 13:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking a contractor to design, supply and install an inclusive, bespoke timber shelter at Hicks Lodge, Leicestershire. The shelter will provide a meeting, activity and picnicking space for visitors and community groups, including sessions involving mindful wellness, nature and bushcraft workshops, briefings, evaluations and breakout activities. Hicks Lodge is a former coal-mining site in the National Forest, with cycling, walking, horse-riding, wildlife, play and visitor facilities. The requirement is building and construction work for a leisure and cultural facility. The completed shelter will support year-round activities and provide a place for users to gather and shelter from poor weather. Work will be delivered at Hicks Lodge, LE65 2UP, in Leicestershire.

The process has reached tender: the Forestry Commission invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot works contract. Enquiries could be submitted until 7 August 2026 at 16:00 UTC, and offers were due by 17 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC through the specified electronic procurement system; electronic submission was allowed. The contract period is 4 September 2026 to 12 March 2027. Its estimated value is £60,000 excluding VAT, or £62,400 including VAT. The lot is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award criteria are set out in the Invitation to Tender document, so bidders will need to review that document for the detailed evaluation basis and requirements.

This opportunity suits a contractor able to take responsibility for the full design-and-build process, from developing an inclusive bespoke timber shelter through to supplying materials and completing installation. Relevant experience is likely to include timber construction, small buildings or outdoor visitor facilities, with the ability to design a safe, practical and accessible space for varied community and leisure activities. Suppliers should be able to coordinate design, manufacture or procurement, site installation and completion as one delivery package. The requirement may suit smaller construction firms, specialist timber-frame or outdoor-structure businesses, and voluntary or community enterprises with suitable building capability. It is a focused single-site project rather than a multi-location programme, making it relevant to firms with capacity for a discrete construction commission in Leicestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Build of Shelter at Hicks Lodge

Notice Description

Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the Design, Supply and Installation of an inclusive, bespoke, timber shelter at Hicks Lodge, Leicestershire (LE65 2UP). Hicks Lodge is in the heart of the National Forest. It's a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings, trails, and visitor facilities creating an enjoyable day out for a wide range of audiences. Hicks Lodge is a great spot for budding cyclists with a range of trails for beginner and intermediate appetites. Walking and horse-riding paths encourage visitors to venture around the forest, and the lakeside bird hide is popular location for visitors who want to soak in the scenery and spot unique wildlife. For those visitors who love to play, two play areas are stationed on site, both designed with accessibility and inclusivity at their heart. Visitors can round-off their busy day with refreshments in the onsite cafe. Hicks Lodge is also an important host for a range of groups who provide activities designed to improve the mental and physical health of those that most need it. The new shelter will be a meeting, activity and picnicking space, used by a variety of different groups. It will be a place to come together and shelter from inclement weather. From T'ai-Ga (a mindful wellness practice that blends T'ai Chi, Qigong and yoga), nature and bushcraft workshops, to session briefings, evaluations and break out activities, the space will be a hive of activity throughout the year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cec5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068216-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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