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Cycle Trails Framework - Design and Construction

Forestry Commission

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 09:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is planning a Cycle Trails Framework covering design and construction works across the Forestry England estate. The scope includes concept design, detailed design, construction and installation of entirely new cycle trails, as well as reworking longer sections of existing trails. This is a works requirement involving civil engineering and complete or partial construction activity, classified under CPV 45200000. The framework is intended for suppliers able to deliver both design and physical trail works, either as a complete service or for defined parts of the work. Delivery will take place across the Forestry England estate, with the Forestry Commission acting as the buying organisation.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is not yet an invitation to tender. The buyer intends to establish a framework agreement, with a planned contract period from 27 January 2027 to 26 January 2031. The estimated value is £4,000,000 excluding VAT and £4,800,000 including VAT. The procurement is planned as one framework lot and is below the relevant threshold. The buyer has scheduled preliminary market engagement and expects interested suppliers to register by 5pm on 31 August 2026 by email. The published information sets out the intended scope and framework approach; detailed tender procedure, evaluation criteria and participation requirements will apply when the future tender is developed.

When it reaches the market, this framework should suit contractors and specialist consultancies combining cycle-trail design with civil engineering and construction delivery. Relevant suppliers are likely to include trail designers, landscape or infrastructure design practices, earthworks and access contractors, and firms experienced in building or renewing recreational routes. Businesses able to provide concept and detailed design alongside construction and installation may be well placed, while suppliers with capability in only one part of the service may also be relevant because the scope allows complete or partial construction work. The framework is marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, widening its potential supplier base. Early market engagement provides an opportunity to prepare and demonstrate relevant experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle Trails Framework - Design and Construction

Notice Description

Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work. This framework covers the design and construction of cycle trails across the Forestry England estate, this will include the concept and detail design, building and installation of entirely new cycle trails or reworking on longer sections of existing trail sections.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in this future tender opportunity should register their interest by no later than 5pm 31/08/2026 by emailing commercial.services@forestryengland.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071532-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2027 - 26 Jan 2031 4-5 years
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
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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