{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3-2026-05-01T17:14:25+01:00", "date": "2026-05-01T17:14:25+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG", "name": "Forestry Commission", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PLRM-7846-HGLG" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "620 Bristol Business Park", "locality": "Bristol", "postalCode": "BS16 1EJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKK12" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Claire Hodges", "email": "commercial.services@forestryengland.uk", "telephone": "0300 067 4000" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG", "name": "Forestry Commission" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "Forestry England is undertaking early market engagement for a proposed infrastructure project at High Lodge Forest Centre (https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge) - one of our flagship visitor sites, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually. We intend to connect the site to the mains sewer network, approximately 2.4 km from the current discharge point. A Section 106 agreement with Anglian Water is already in place, and a preferred route for the connection has been identified. We anticipate delivering the project during 2026/27. At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest and feedback from the market on the most suitable procurement approach. In particular, we would welcome an indication of whether your organisation would be interested in tendering for: - Design only (would not the subsequently be allowed to undertake the construction works) - Construction only - Combined Design & Build Please email commercial.services@forestryengland.uk (FAO Claire Hodges) confirming your interest & ranking which of the option(s) above you would prefer in your response. Please note, that this is an initial market engagement exercise only; full tender documentation will be issued separately should the opportunity progress to a formal procurement stage.", "dueDate": "2026-03-18T23:59:59Z", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "019305-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019305-2026", "datePublished": "2026-03-04T09:41:10Z", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "FCCN004784", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Design and Build Works for Mains Sewer Connection at High Lodge", "description": "The works comprise the detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning of a new foul sewer system to replace the existing on site sewage treatment arrangements at High Lodge. The works include the provision of an approximately 2,037 m foul sewer system, comprising: * Rising/pumping main * gravity sewer main * pumping station * holding tank * a connection to the existing Anglian Water foul sewer network. The works are provided along the pre determined route identified by Forestry England.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71800000", "description": "Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71500000", "description": "Construction-related services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71300000", "description": "Engineering services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45230000", "description": "Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 1182000, "amount": 985000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "works", "aboveThreshold": false, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-08-03T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2027-02-26T23:59:59Z" }, "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1182000, "amount": 985000, "currency": "GBP" }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Contract includes an option for the successful contractor to undertake the design and construction of an additional rising main, including associated pumps and ancillary equipment, from a new hub location at W3W ///snippets.toggle.initiated (approximately) to High Lodge, with an indicative length of approximately 600 metres. The exercise of this option is at the sole discretion of Forestry England and is subject to the availability of funding. Where exercised, the option will be instructed in accordance with the Contract and valued using the unit rates submitted by the Contractor for the main works. The option will not be awarded at contract commencement unless expressly instructed." }, "awardCriteria": { "description": "Evaluation Criteria Quality - 50%, comprising: Design Approach - 12.5% Construction Quality Management and Assurance - 12.5% Programme - 12.5% Public Access and Visitor Centre Interface - 12.5% Price - 50% Assessment based on the completion of the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) Excel spreadsheet." } } ], "status": "active", "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition", "additionalProcurementCategories": [ "services" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=e5737ff9-cea5-446c-b3f1-e12b6c88f6f3", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed" }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-15T11:00:00Z" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-04T16:00:00Z" }, "documents": [ { "id": "040730-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040730-2026", "datePublished": "2026-05-01T17:14:25+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "language": "en" }