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title: "Kielder Castle Redevelopment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051277"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# Kielder Castle Redevelopment

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051277

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## Summary

The public procurement process under consideration was led by the Forestry Commission, a sub-central government authority located in Bristol, UK. The project was titled "Kielder Castle Redevelopment" and falls under the industry category of refurbishment works, specifically related to the enhancement of ground floor rooms in Kielder Castle. The procurement utilised an open method, signifying a below-threshold open competition process. The procurement process reached the "award" stage, concluding with the signing of a contract on 31st July 2025, which commenced on 1st August 2025, and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The primary deliverable addresses various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and several others, thus indicating wide geographical relevance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and refurbishment companies, particularly those with specialisation in public infrastructure enhancement. As the project encompasses a range of tasks including demolition, construction of new entrances, and staircase installation, businesses possessing expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value of £1,000,000, with a gross amount of £1,200,000, underscores the scale of the project. This tender is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Ashbrook Contracting Limited, which secured the contract, spotlighting the potential for growth and increased business presence within the public sector renovation space.

## Notice

The intention of this project is to refurbish some of the ground floor rooms in Kielder Castle to improve the entrance to, and space inside, the cafe. The works include, but are not limited to, demolition of the single storey extension in the courtyard, construction of new entrance, removal of two existing staircases and supply & installation of one spiral staircase, plastering flooring and decoration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052533-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHBROOK CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052533-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021097-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021015-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052533-2025
  29th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021097-2025
  14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021015-2025
  13th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4674

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/7KH5E283F9
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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