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title: "Rendlesham Forest Centre Development feasibility work to RIBA stages 2 - 4 Phase 1 & RIBA stages 2 - 3 Phase 2"
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# Rendlesham Forest Centre Development feasibility work to RIBA stages 2 - 4 Phase 1 & RIBA stages 2 - 3 Phase 2

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26ae383f-53a8-448e-ae97-083774285a47

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking to engage in feasibility work for the Rendlesham Forest Centre Development, focusing on RIBA stages 2 to 4 for Phase 1 and RIBA stages 2 to 3 for Phase 2. This project aims to enhance the visitor experience and park facilities whilst ensuring environmental protection. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2021, with an estimated value of £29,410, and the contract period extends from 11th February 2021 to 1st May 2021. This procurement falls under the category of construction consultancy services, with delivery expected at the postal code IP12 3NF in England. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

There are significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction consultancy, particularly those with experience in environmental management, visitor services design, or infrastructure development. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for enhancing visitor engagement while ensuring sustainability would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This tender has potential for growth as it addresses the increasing demand for improved public amenities in natural settings, which can cater to a broad range of clientele including local governments, tourism operators, and private enterprises focused on community and environmental initiatives.

## Notice

Rendlesham Forest Centre Development Feasibility work: RIBA stages 2 - 4 Phase 1 (See Appendix 2A) & RIBA stages 2 - 3 Phase 2 (See Appendix 2B). The project is to progress the potential re-development of Rendlesham Forest to re-design, improve and expand car parking and the provision of enhanced visitor experience via improved visitor offerings while protecting the forest environment: 'Telling Our Story' Visitor information engagements including construction of a small-scale visitor information building/structure. Modular style catering facility with outdoor (covered) seating areas. BBQ area and recreation open space. Develop a service yard element for infrastructure maintenance/utilities. Increased toilet facilities (separate provision with expanded capacity to existing based on a 'modular style' toilet facility and then construction of a permanent toilet building with accessibility/changing spaces provision). Trails, play and regional heritage provisions. The site currently receives approx. 110,000 visitors pa and it is considered that the existing infrastructure is insufficient and outdated for such capacity and the potential for increased visitor numbers to the site. As an organisation we want to be promoting the well-being benefits offered by woodland environments and to: 'Tell Our Story' and provide 'Superb Forests' for societal benefits, Provide managed visitor experiences and recreation that does not negatively impact on environment, Further promote organisational sustainability - economically and environmentally, with a focus on doing so at a level appropriate to the site with a long-term future proofing approach that will see future generations benefit, as well as current generations. The area is located around the existing main car park area and surrounding land. The Supplier provides & reports on: design drawings/plans details of engineering works required materials to be used and utilities provision detailed costings provided for the relevant cost of works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904df2b7-aba8-45f9-a267-d3adf71453b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 1 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,410 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCERTUS DESIGN AND PROPERTY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904df2b7-aba8-45f9-a267-d3adf71453b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904df2b7-aba8-45f9-a267-d3adf71453b2
  15th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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