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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, is in the planning phase for a tender titled "East District Deer Larder Project." This procurement, primarily classified under the building construction work industry, involves the design, supply, and installation of compliant deer larders across the East England Forest District, with modular solutions being of particular interest. The project is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2027 and conclude by 31st March 2029. Interested suppliers must register their interest by 21st August 2026, marking the deadline for the preliminary market engagement stage. The main procurement category is works, and it is currently not above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in modular construction and those looking to expand their portfolio within the governmental building construction sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this project particularly attractive due to its suitability criteria. Engagement in this phase allows businesses to showcase innovative modular solutions and potentially secure a significant public contract, promoting growth and establishing valuable connections within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

East District Deer Larder Project

Notice Description

A contract for the design, supply and install/construction of appropriate and compliant deer larders across the East England Forest District. We currently forecast that there will be two deer larders required. In particular we are interested in modular solutions to meet our requirements.

Planning Information

Interested market suppliers should register their interest in this upcoming tender opportunity by 12:00 Friday 21st August 2026. Respond to the Research RFx to register your interest, and provide some information on the modular solution / modular construction that you believe would be best suited to this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074466-2026
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


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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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