---
title: "Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043557"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
published: "2024-01-29"
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# Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043557

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission), is planning a tender for the Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession in the services category, involving recreational, cultural, and sporting services. This opportunity aims to operate an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria, for up to ten years. The planned future notice date for this tender is May 3, 2024. Interested parties can contact Sam Harris, the Commercial Advisor, at sam.harris@forestryengland.uk for more information.

This tender by Forestry England presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses interested in operating stargazing attractions within a scenic forest setting. Suitable businesses could include outdoor experience providers, tourism operators, event management companies, and astronomy enthusiasts looking to expand their operations. This tender process offers the chance to create a unique attraction in a prominent location, fostering year-round visitation and job creation while highlighting the dark skies of Cumbria for enhancement and protection.

## Notice

Forestry England intend to tender a concession opportunity to operate an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria, for up to ten years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England intend to tender a concession opportunity to operate an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria, for up to ten years. Utilising Grizedale forest as the stunning canvas which creates dark skies, we are seeking an ambitious partner to create the first astronomy attraction in the Lake District National Park. This will stimulate and grow year-round visitation, creating direct high-quality jobs and stimulate interest in celebrating, protecting and enhancing the dark skies of Cumbria. In addition to outdoor spaces within the forest, the supplier will be able to make use of existing indoor spaces within The Yan building at Grizedale, which can provide events space, office, toilets, kitchen and equipment storage areas. Prospective suppliers are invited to express an interest in this opportunity and have a initial site visit and conversation with our Grizedale Recreation & Business Manager ahead of the tender documents being published in early May 2024. Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this tender opportunity and/or have an initial site visit and discussion about the opportunity should notify Sam Harris, Commercial Advisor 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/002896-2024 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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

- 29 Jan 2024 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002896-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49V3X6A79Z
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Recreational%2C-cultural-and-sporting-services./49V3X6A79Z
- https://www.forestryengland.uk

## Provenance

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