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title: "Delamere Forest Business Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8fe"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Delamere Forest Business Opportunity

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8fe

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is offering a business opportunity at the Delamere Forest site, specifically targeting the bike hire building. This procurement, titled "Delamere Forest Business Opportunity," falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation is classified as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the enquiry period ending on 19 January 2026, and the tender submission deadline set for 2 February 2026. The process is guided by UK legislation 2023/54 and is conducted using a competitive flexible procedure, allowing electronic submissions in English. The estimated value of the contract, covering a period from 2026 to 2036, is £5,500,000, with expectations for final award by 16 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in recreational services, especially those with expertise in concession management and innovative business strategies. The process involves a multi-stage evaluation where quality aspects such as vision, business potential, service and customer care, marketing, and sustainability are assessed alongside financial considerations. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting an inclusive approach towards diverse business entities. The project aims to enhance community engagement and provide sustainable social value, encouraging businesses that can deliver creative solutions while ensuring high service standards and operational efficiency. This is a critical chance to establish a lasting presence in a prominent recreational site, fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

There is an opportunity for a business opportunity at the current bike hire building at the Delamere Forest site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022777-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | 2035-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | £5,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:30 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022777-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 12:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084329-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022777-2026
  13th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084329-2025
  18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=c488181e-2d09-4d56-8183-0e206b6cbbce
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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