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title: "Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession"
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buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
published: "2024-01-29"
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# Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05df6413-d053-429e-b924-adfffebf4712

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## Summary

Forestry England is inviting tenders for the operation of an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria. The contract has a value of £5,000,000 and will last for up to ten years, starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 30th September 2033. The tender period closes on 30th April 2024. The opportunity falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses interested in providing stargazing attraction services within the recreational and cultural sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid due to the project's suitability for smaller businesses. The contact point for this tender is Sam Harris from Forestry England, based in Bristol, UK.

## Notice

Forestry England intend to tender a concession opportunity to operate an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria, for up to ten years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e105827d-e1ba-4fe1-8a67-678f79042013 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2024 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e105827d-e1ba-4fe1-8a67-678f79042013

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e105827d-e1ba-4fe1-8a67-678f79042013
  29th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Recreational,-cultural-and-sporting-services./49V3X6A79Z
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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