--- title: "Kielder Castle Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2025-04-17" --- # Kielder Castle Refurbishment Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504be.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is planning a tender for the refurbishment of Kielder Castle, a Grade II listed building located in the UKC21 region of the United Kingdom. This project aims to enhance the ground floor, particularly the café's entrance and interior space. The work involves partial demolition, reconfiguration of toilets, construction of a new entrance, removal and installation of staircases, and various finishing works. As of April 17, 2025, a preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with a scheduled milestone due on May 1, 2025. The project is in the planning stage, and the contract period is expected to start on July 7, 2025, and end on January 6, 2026. The estimated value for this procurement is £1,200,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment industries, particularly those specialising in heritage building projects. The refurbishment of Kielder Castle offers potential growth for companies that provide comprehensive building services, including demolition, reconfiguration, and the installation of bespoke architectural elements. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality craftsmanship and adhering to heritage conservation standards will find this project particularly suitable. Additionally, the procurement process includes the use of a Dynamic Purchasing System, which can streamline participation and increase competitiveness for qualified suppliers. For more details and to respond to the opportunity, interested parties are encouraged to access the Delta eSourcing portal. ## Notice This is advance notice that we will have a tender out shortly for refurbishment works to Kielder Castle. Kielder Castle is a Grade II listed building owned by Forestry England. The intention of this project is to refurbish some of the ground floor rooms to improve the entrance to and space inside the cafe. The works include but are not limited to: partial demolition of the single storey extension in the courtyard, reconfiguration of the toilets, construction of new entrance, removal of two existing staircases and supply & installation of one spiral staircase, plastering, flooring, decoration and M & E works. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/369Y5972QF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/369Y5972QF ### Planning Information This notice is for information only. There is no formal engagement process taking place. The purpose of this is to provide early awareness of the up and coming procurement opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015870-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 17 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 6 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 17 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015870-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015870-2025 17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/369Y5972QF - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/369Y5972QF - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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