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title: "Play Development at Hole Farm"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044652"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
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# Play Development at Hole Farm

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044652

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## Summary

Forestry England, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has initiated a tender process for Play Development at Hole Farm in Essex. The procurement falls under the 'goods' main procurement category with a contract value of £150,000. The project involves creating a community woodland with play features to promote outdoor activities and healthy lifestyles, aiming to be completed by March 2025. The deadline for expressing interest in this opportunity is 1st May 2024, and the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment, park development, and construction services to participate in the Play Development project at Hole Farm. Companies with expertise in creating natural play features, visitor amenities, and landscape construction are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's emphasis on connecting people with nature and promoting active outdoor experiences presents a growth opportunity for businesses focused on sustainable and engaging recreational infrastructure development.

## Notice

Forestry England are seeking expressions of interest for the Play Development works at Hole Farm in Essex

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England are seeking expressions of interest for a contract for Play Development at Hole Farm in Essex. Background: National Highways purchased the 95ha arable farm site, known as Hole Farm, in April 2021 with the intention of creating an all-purpose community woodland on the site in partnership with Forestry England. The first year of tree planting took place in winter 2022/23 with the final year of establishment planting planned to take place in winter 2024/25. Designs for the site include new surfaced paths, a 94-space visitor car park, and take-away cafe. Construction of the new paths, buildings, car park and associated infrastructure is expected to be completed by March 2025. Forestry England aims to provide positive, memorable experiences through play that connect people with the natural environment in a way that promotes active, healthy lifestyles and sparks a life-long interest in the outdoors and natural environment. We'd like to challenge the public perception that without large 'climbing structures' there is nothing for children to do or enjoy. We are suggesting a mix of natural and wild play features, which provide a 'bridge' to exploration of the wider landscape, located at three points situated along the accessible path network. Play features should be: * Accessible and sensory - so no big climbing structures. * Natural play or made from natural materials. * Features that enable families to connect with the wider landscape. * Features to be located just off the main visitor path for ease of access. Additional information: To express an interest in this opportunity or for more information, please email sam.harris@forestryengland.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007323-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007323-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=847618717
- https://www.forestryengland.uk

## Provenance

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