---
title: "Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e167"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2023-07-13"
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# Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e167

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting as the buying organization, is planning a tender for the provision of watersports activities at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. This falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The procurement process is at the planning stage with a value of £250,000 GBP. The deadline for future notice is November 27, 2023. The tender aims to enhance watersports provision by introducing pay-and-play options for activities like SUP, Canoeing, and Kayaking.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for watersports providers to expand their business by engaging with approximately 165,000 annual visitors to Mallards Pike Lake. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with experience in managing watersports activities, customer service, and engaging with a diverse range of visitors. The opportunity focuses on enhancing visitor experiences through innovative and accessible watersports services, particularly during peak times and school holidays.

## Notice

Forestry England are seeking a watersports provider to deliver activities (non-motorised) at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. Mallards Pike Lake attracts approximately 165,000 visitors per annum through the busy Go Ape course, Segways, running and walking trails, access to the family cycle trail/Colliers trail, a popular cafe and picnic area. The lake currently hosts educational providers, private/exclusive use operators as well as other permitted permit holders, often on the lake at the same time, adhering to the max capacity of 30 people/boards per sessions. Forestry England manages these bookings through a permissions system. Forestry England are looking for an operator to improve the watersports provision at the lake by offering pay and play options for SUP, Canoeing and Kayaking - based around peak times at weekends and through the school holidays.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England are seeking a watersports provider to deliver activities (non-motorised) at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. Mallards Pike attracts approximately 165,000 visitors per annum through the busy Go Ape course, Segways, running and walking trails, access to the family cycle trail/Colliers trail, a popular cafe and picnic area. The lake currently hosts educational providers, private/exclusive use operators as well as other permitted permit holders, often on the lake at the same time, adhering to the max capacity of 30 people/boards per sessions. Forestry England manages these bookings through a permissions system. Forestry England are looking for an operator to improve the watersports provision at the lake by offering pay and play options for SUP, Canoeing and Kayaking - based around peak times at weekends and through the school holidays. Additional information: Interested parties are requested to complete a brief questionnaire which can be requested by email at sam.harris@forestryengland.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020054-2023 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 09:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020054-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=795088558
- https://www.forestryengland.uk

## Provenance

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