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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 COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7bb9952-f003-42a7-9e0d-d03925396608

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has awarded a contract for the construction of a new community shelter at Westonbirt Arboretum, located in Bristol, UK. The project, which falls under the leisure and culture construction category, requires the successful contractor to engage with community members throughout the building process. The contract value is £206,784.98, and the construction is set to commence from 1st September 2021, running until 19th April 2022. The open tender process concluded on 24th August 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in working with unskilled labour and community engagement. Businesses specialising in sustainable construction and those capable of implementing inclusive practices are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on community involvement not only fosters local partnerships but also enhances the reputation of contractors committed to socially responsible building practices.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD 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/2c8eef12-c5cd-4d35-b056-464a697211ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 19 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,784 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £206,784 |
| 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, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XYLOTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8eef12-c5cd-4d35-b056-464a697211ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8eef12-c5cd-4d35-b056-464a697211ac
  22nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=627950916
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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