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title: "Christmas Illuminated Forest Trail Event 2021"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
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# Christmas Illuminated Forest Trail Event 2021

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75ded88b-fe5b-4ef2-83bc-78409885f545

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking to appoint a Principal Event Contractor for the "Christmas Illuminated Forest Trail Event 2021" aiming to deliver the Delamere Winter Illuminated Light Trail in November and December 2021. The estimated contract value is £15,300,000 and the procurement method is a selective and restricted procedure. The tender period closes on 17 March 2021, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2021 and continue until 31 December 2027. The project falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the event management, lighting design, and outdoor recreational services sectors. Companies with experience in delivering large-scale public events, especially those that can demonstrate sustainability and innovation in their solutions, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement process.

## Notice

Forestry England are looking to award a long term contract to appoint a Principal Event Contractor who will work with us to form a joint collaborative partnership to successfully deliver our Delamere Winter Illuminated Light Trail in November / December 2021. With further opportunity for expansion to other Forestry England sites in future years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4093436-f4a3-4b49-87b8-1ac4fe54388f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,300,000 |
| 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 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

- 15 Feb 2021 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4093436-f4a3-4b49-87b8-1ac4fe54388f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4093436-f4a3-4b49-87b8-1ac4fe54388f
  15th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Recreational,-cultural-and-sporting-services./FV7TM3GX87
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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