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title: "GB-Bristol: Kielder Castle Cafe and Entrance Refurbishment"
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# GB-Bristol: Kielder Castle Cafe and Entrance Refurbishment

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-672722e8-5f0d-47b9-81b0-81f3578c3570

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, represented by Forestry England, has initiated a tender for the refurbishment of the café space at Kielder Castle in Hexham, NE48 1ER. The contract has a value of £5,000,000 and is classified under 'Refurbishment work'. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 12th July 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 9th October 2023 and end on 26th January 2024. This opportunity is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and falls under the 'works' category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in refurbishment work within the North East region of the United Kingdom. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to consider bidding for this contract as the contracting authority acknowledges their potential suitability. The contract value of £5,000,000 indicates the scale of the project and the potential for growth and expansion for successful bidders in the construction and refurbishment industry. The open procedure allows for fair competition, providing a level playing field for businesses of various sizes to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

Forestry England require the refurbishment of the cafe space at Kielder Castle, Kielder, Hexham, NE48 1ER. Full details of the refurbishments required are included in the tender documents. 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/3706f3ce-bee2-4104-8481-a1b8b773e516 |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3706f3ce-bee2-4104-8481-a1b8b773e516

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3706f3ce-bee2-4104-8481-a1b8b773e516
  13th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Kielder-Castle-Café-and-Entrance-Refurbishment/QVR22GJT57
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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