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title: "GB-Bristol: Westonbirt Arboretum Community Shelter Build (shelter to be built from green timber, with significant community group involvement)"
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# GB-Bristol: Westonbirt Arboretum Community Shelter Build (shelter to be built from green timber, with significant community group involvement)

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-182f8b60-4e87-46b1-94af-c61d04ce949d

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Forestry England for the construction of a community shelter at Westonbirt Arboretum in South West UK. The tender, identified as "GB-Bristol: Westonbirt Arboretum Community Shelter Build," is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 7th July 2021. The project's estimated value is between £50,000 and £100,000, and it aims to establish a timber structure that involves community participation. The contract period will commence on 2nd August 2021 and conclude on 1st August 2023, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly those experienced in collaborative construction projects, as bidders are expected to demonstrate their ability to work with varying skill levels within the community. Companies that specialise in eco-friendly building methods and community engagement will find this project particularly suitable, as the construction process emphasises significant involvement from local groups. This initiative not only supports local employment but also enhances the community's connection to the arboretum.

## Notice

We are looking for a contractor who can demonstrate experience of working with unskilled labour (including people with different needs) to build a new timber structure/shelter. We will be awarding a contract for leading the construction of a new community shelter in Silk Wood, Westonbirt Arboretum. This will provide a permanent base for our community programme and replaces a structure which was removed in 2017. The successful contractor will place our community groups at the central of their construction process, ensuring that every stage enables participants to help build the structure safely. Bidders will be expected to give a breakdown of how they plan to build structure and show how this provides suitable tasks for community participants to support. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c4b2d1-fc3b-4af3-b310-8736d249e54f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c4b2d1-fc3b-4af3-b310-8736d249e54f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c4b2d1-fc3b-4af3-b310-8736d249e54f
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Westonbirt-Arboretum-Community-Shelter-Build-(shelter-to-be-built-from-green-timber,-with-significant-community-group-involvement)/V6Q683RV4X
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