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Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre

Forestry Commission

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19 Oct 2026 at 17:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking architectural, design and building consultancy services for the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre. The consultant will investigate and develop the design, producing outputs through RIBA Stage 3 in line with the Forestry England project team’s requirements. The work also includes advising on the design-and-build tender scope, reviewing technical drawings, and managing and supporting delivery on the client’s behalf through RIBA Stages 4 to 7. The project is in England; the procurement identifies the delivery area as the East Riding of Yorkshire. This is a single package of professional services, covering both design development and oversight of later project stages.

The Forestry Commission invited offers through an open procedure. The enquiry deadline was 6 November 2026 at 17:00, and bids were due by 13 November 2026 at 12:00. The planned contract period runs from 16 December 2026 to 30 April 2029, with an award decision expected by 30 November 2026. The estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT (£180,000 including VAT). There is one lot, with options for certain time-charged services where the eventual scope and effort depend on planning, approvals and construction delivery. Evaluation is weighted 50% for price, 30% for methodology, collaboration and added value, and 20% for the programme.

The opportunity suits architectural and building consultancy practices, including SMEs, able to take a project from investigation and design through RIBA Stage 3 and support delivery through Stages 4 to 7. Bidders need to demonstrate relevant experience on similar projects, strong technical design and drawing-review capability, and the ability to develop an affordable, deliverable, high-quality solution. The buyer also seeks a clear approach to stakeholder collaboration, communication, decision-making and knowledge sharing, with evidence of improving efficiency and value for money. Teams should be able to produce a credible programme, deploy sufficient resources, maintain service continuity and replace key personnel when needed. Suppliers must also show how they would integrate and manage specialist disciplines and subcontractors, and respond if delivery falls behind schedule.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre

Notice Description

Architectural, design and building consultancy services for the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre The Consultant investigates, develops and produces outputs up to and including RIBA stage 3 design, which aligns with the requirements of the Forestry England Project team. The Consultant provides support and expertise in the developing of design & build tender scope, reviewing of technical drawings, and ongoing management on the Client's behalf through the delivery of the project through RIBA stages 4 through 7. Full details are contained in the Scope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Certain services are included on a time charge basis as the full scope and level of effort required cannot be accurately defined at tender stage due to uncertainties associated with planning, approvals and construction delivery. Accordingly, the contract value has been calculated on the basis of a reasonable worst-case scenario, including the potential extent of time charge services, and the procurement has been conducted as an above-threshold procurement to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 should those services be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078b37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098683-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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