---
title: "Bike Hire Concession - Haldon Forest Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc99"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Bike Hire Concession - Haldon Forest Park

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc99

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## Summary

The procurement process for operating the Bike Hire Concession at Haldon Forest Park has been completed by Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission. The contract has been awarded to Forest Cycle Hire Limited and involves providing retail trade services in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region. The procurement method was an open competition below threshold, conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is scheduled to end on 28th February 2031, with an option to extend for two additional years. The award stage was achieved, with the contract signed on 1st February 2026, and holds a gross contract value of £1,609,200.00.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recreational, cultural, and sporting services. It offers a five-year initial contract period with potential extensions, ensuring long-term operational growth for the successful bidder. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, aligning with concession requirements. The contracted services could potentially boost the business's visibility and engagement within the local area, creating a well-suited opportunity for companies specialising in customer service, staffing, training, communication, and marketing within the cycling industry. Additionally, businesses capable of upholding regulatory compliance, health and safety standards, environmental considerations, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion are well-positioned to leverage this concession for expanding their market share in the recreational trade sector.

## Notice

Forestry England have completed a tender to appoint a business partner to operate the Bike Hire Concession at Haldon Forest Park

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract of 5 years with the option for the contracting authority to extend for a further two 1 year periods (5+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034296-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,341,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION) |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOREST CYCLE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034296-2026
- 14 Oct 2025 at 15:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065314-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034296-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065314-2025
  14th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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