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title: "Design, Build and Installation of a Shelter at Cannock Chase Forest"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0592e1"
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# Design, Build and Installation of a Shelter at Cannock Chase Forest

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0592e1

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, operating as a public authority under sub-central government, undertook a procurement process titled "Design, Build and Installation of a Shelter at Cannock Chase Forest". Situated in Bristol, United Kingdom, the organisation coordinated this project in the industry category of construction work related to educational and research buildings. The procurement followed an open method with active participation from interested bidders and focused on associated groundworks within Pine Needle Glade, Cannock Chase Forest. The procurement process began with the tender notice published on 3rd September 2025, and the tender period concluded on 26th September 2025. The contract was then awarded to Precision Timber Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), and was signed on 17th October 2025. The project is scheduled to be completed by 30th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in timber frame construction and working on leisure, educational, or cultural projects. SMEs like Precision Timber Ltd, based in Rotherham, United Kingdom, with expertise in similar projects, are ideally positioned to compete successfully. The open competition method, which was utilised for awarding the contract, ensures that businesses meeting the suitability requirements, such as those favouring sustainability and innovative design, can leverage their expertise to add value and gain substantial business growth. This tender highlighted a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability, indicating opportunities for businesses that prioritise these aspects in their operations.

## Notice

Design, build and installation of a new timber framed shelter, along with associated groundworks, within Pine Needle Glade, Cannock Chase Forest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077636-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | £62,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRECISION TIMBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077636-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 09:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053417-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077636-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053417-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/forestrycommission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.precision-timber.co.uk/

## Provenance

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