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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has announced a procurement opportunity under the title "Cycle Trails Framework - Design and Construction." This procurement falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works, specifically targeting projects on cycle trails across the Forestry England estate. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a deadline for supplier engagement by 31st August 2026. Interested parties should register their interest via email to commercial.services@forestryengland.uk. The project is set in the UK, with a projected start date on 27th January 2027, concluding on 26th January 2031. The procurement value is £4,000,000, reflecting a significant investment in the development and enhancement of cycle trails.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and civil engineering, particularly those specialising in trail and path development. The framework agreement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a competitive edge for a variety of business sizes. Companies with expertise in designing and constructing cycle trails should find this project aligns with their capabilities, offering a chance to work with a prominent public authority. The Forestry Commission's commitment to developing infrastructure could pave the way for future engagements, enhancing credibility and expanding project portfolios for winning bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

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

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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