--- title: "Soft Market Test (ADC) Kings Mill Lake Side Building Operator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ae36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ae36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae36.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-03" --- # Soft Market Test (ADC) Kings Mill Lake Side Building Operator Buyer: ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ae36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ae36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae36.json) ## Summary The Ashfield District Council is planning a tender process for the Soft Market Test (ADC) Kings Mill Lake Side Building Operator. The procurement falls under the services category and is related to outdoor recreation facilities at the Kings Mill Reservoir site in Nottingham. The purpose of this soft market testing is to engage with potential suppliers and obtain feedback to refine the tender strategy before the official tender is released. The future notice date for this procurement is July 3, 2023. This opportunity is suitable for businesses involved in hospitality, outdoor recreation, and construction. Companies offering services such as hotel, restaurant, retail trade services, and outdoor adventure facilities are well-positioned to compete. The planned expansion of the Mill Adventure Base alongside the commercial building is expected to attract an additional 25,000 visitors annually. Interested businesses should monitor the Ashfield District Council's website for updates on this upcoming tender opportunity. ## Notice The Kings Mill Reservoir site covers an area of 31.8ha, including the reservoir and adjacent marshy and grassland fringes. The reservoir creates the perfect platform for outdoor recreation facilities to complement wider provision at the site delivered by Nottinghamshire County Councils Mill Adventure Base Education Services and proposed high ropes public adventure facilities. Wider opportunities at the site include: * Angling, * Model boat sailing, * Walking, cycling and a picnic area * Bird watching * Cafe which offers refreshments and information for visitors during the day The Mill Waters Reservoir site is working towards securing the Green Flag Award in 2023 and is well used by local residents, schools, groups and organisations for informal recreation. The Mill Adventure Base is creating a public offer over the next 6 months including adding a zipline, high ropes trail system and expanding the overnight camping options. They have had their planning application approved. The planned expansion of the Mill Adventure Base alongside this new commercial building is expected to increase visitor numbers for the site by 25,000 per year. The purpose of this soft market testing is to engage with the market to determine the level of interest in this venture and obtain market-led feed-back so as we can set out our tender strategy and specification that provides the best solution for both parties. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Kings Mill Reservoir site covers an area of 31.8ha, including the reservoir and adjacent marshy and grassland fringes. The reservoir creates the perfect platform for outdoor recreation facilities to complement wider provision at the site delivered by Nottinghamshire County Councils Mill Adventure Base Education Services and proposed high ropes public adventure facilities. Wider opportunities at the site include: * Angling, * Model boat sailing, * Walking, cycling and a picnic area * Bird watching * Cafe which offers refreshments and information for visitors during the day The Mill Waters Reservoir site is working towards securing the Green Flag Award in 2023 and is well used by local residents, schools, groups and organisations for informal recreation. The Mill Adventure Base is creating a public offer over the next 6 months including adding a zipline, high ropes trail system and expanding the overnight camping options. They have had their planning application approved. The planned expansion of the Mill Adventure Base alongside this new commercial building is expected to increase visitor numbers for the site by 25,000 per year. The purpose of this soft market testing is to engage with the market to determine the level of interest in this venture and obtain market-led feed-back so as we can set out our tender strategy and specification that provides the best solution for both parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006379-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jul 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG17 8DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Ashfield | | Electoral ward | Greenwood & Summit | | Westminster constituency | Ashfield | | Delivery location | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2023 at 18:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006379-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=720e9a4d-f2b9-ed11-8120-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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