--- title: "Handheld Radio System at Forest of Dean Cycle Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7e785fd-f50d-48a8-8daa-e31f5c939068" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7e785fd-f50d-48a8-8daa-e31f5c939068" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7e785fd-f50d-48a8-8daa-e31f5c939068.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7e785fd-f50d-48a8-8daa-e31f5c939068.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2022-05-05" --- # Handheld Radio System at Forest of Dean Cycle Centre Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7e785fd-f50d-48a8-8daa-e31f5c939068 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7e785fd-f50d-48a8-8daa-e31f5c939068) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7e785fd-f50d-48a8-8daa-e31f5c939068.json) ## Summary The procurement process, managed by the Forestry Commission, focuses on the tender titled "Handheld Radio System at Forest of Dean Cycle Centre". This project falls within the communication equipment industry category and is located in the Forest of Dean, England. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process has a key engagement deadline set for 27th May 2022, allowing suppliers to express interest in the project through the early engagement notice published on 26th April 2022. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication technology and infrastructure solutions. Companies that excel in installing and maintaining radio communication systems may find this project particularly suitable, given the specific requirement for a system to support communications in a challenging environment with limited mobile coverage. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they could play a significant role in enhancing the operational capabilities at the busy cycling centre, which hosts over 265,000 visitors annually. ## Notice Forestry England are inviting suppliers to express an interest in quoting for an opportunity to supply and establish a handheld radio communication system for use at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre. The centre is based in the Sallowvallets Enclosure, covering an area of approximately 300ha. The landscape is steep and heavily forested, with the main centre facilities at the bottom of the valley. Mobile phone signal is generally very poor, with limited wired internet available at the Cycle Centre. There is an extensive trail network within this area, comprising various downhill and cross country trails. The centre sees in excess of 265,000 visitors every year, and given the high risk nature of mountain biking, we have to deal with a significant number of incidents across the network. The purpose of the radio system is to give Forestry England staff a means of communicating with each other, site partner staff in the cafe and bike hire yard, and emergency services. There is a ranger office at the Centre equipped with a power supply and internet. There is also a Forestry England office at Beechenhurst, on the hillside to the east of the centre. This office is equipped with a landline. It is clear from site visits that a mast will be needed somewhere, either at the Centre itself or at Beechenhurst. Staff travel around the area on foot, in vehicles and on bikes. Cycle Centre staff have daily use of two separate vehicles, and we will consider proposals to install a vehicle set if required. A map of the minimum required coverage area with key locations marked is attached. We understand that 100% coverage across this area is not realistic, however the system should be designed to provide the maximum possible. It is expected that 4-6 handsets will be needed initially, with the ability to increase this number later being essential. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08dc7b-74ef-48e1-9174-54ab99a97f3e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 5 May 2022 at 12:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08dc7b-74ef-48e1-9174-54ab99a97f3e - 26 Apr 2022 at 13:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08dc7b-74ef-48e1-9174-54ab99a97f3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08dc7b-74ef-48e1-9174-54ab99a97f3e 5th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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