--- title: "Design and Build Works for Mains Sewer Connection at High Lodge" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-05-27" --- # Design and Build Works for Mains Sewer Connection at High Lodge Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0661b3.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is seeking to award a contract for the "Design and Build Works for Mains Sewer Connection at High Lodge," currently in the tender stage of the procurement process. This public procurement opportunity involves the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of a new foul sewer system to connect to the existing Anglian Water network. The project is valued at £1,182,000 gross, with submissions closing on 29th June 2026, with a contract period from 3rd August 2026 to 26th February 2027. Located in the UKH region, this tender falls under the 'works' category and allows electronic submissions through an open competition method, suitable for SMEs. This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for construction and engineering firms specialising in water supply and waste consultancy. It benefits businesses capable of delivering high-quality design and construction services within a competitive pricing framework, as the evaluation criteria are evenly split between quality and cost. The opportunity allows flexibility with the option for additional works, providing a potential increase in project scope. Companies interested in enhancing their portfolio within the public sector in the United Kingdom, especially those familiar with infrastructure and utility services, will find this tender particularly suitable. ## Notice The works comprise the detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning of a new foul sewer system to replace the existing on site sewage treatment arrangements at High Lodge. The works include the provision of an approximately 2,037 m foul sewer system, comprising: * Rising/pumping main * gravity sewer main * pumping station * holding tank * a connection to the existing Anglian Water foul sewer network. The works are provided along the pre determined route identified by Forestry England. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The Contract includes an option for the successful contractor to undertake the design and construction of an additional rising main, including associated pumps and ancillary equipment, from a new hub location at W3W ///snippets.toggle.initiated (approximately) to High Lodge, with an indicative length of approximately 600 metres. The exercise of this option is at the sole discretion of Forestry England and is subject to the availability of funding. Where exercised, the option will be instructed in accordance with the Contract and valued using the unit rates submitted by the Contractor for the main works. The option will not be awarded at contract commencement unless expressly instructed. ### Planning Information Forestry England is undertaking early market engagement for a proposed infrastructure project at High Lodge Forest Centre (https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge) – one of our flagship visitor sites, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually. We intend to connect the site to the mains sewer network, approximately 2.4 km from the current discharge point. A Section 106 agreement with Anglian Water is already in place, and a preferred route for the connection has been identified. We anticipate delivering the project during 2026/27. At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest and feedback from the market on the most suitable procurement approach. In particular, we would welcome an indication of whether your organisation would be interested in tendering for: - Design only (would not the subsequently be allowed to undertake the construction works) - Construction only - Combined Design & Build Please email commercial.services@forestryengland.uk (FAO Claire Hodges) confirming your interest & ranking which of the option(s) above you would prefer in your response. Please note, that this is an initial market engagement exercise only; full tender documentation will be issued separately should the opportunity progress to a formal procurement stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049861-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £985,000 | | Lots value | £985,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 14:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049861-2026 - 1 May 2026 at 16:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040730-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 09:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019305-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049861-2026 27th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040730-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019305-2026 4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=e5737ff9-cea5-446c-b3f1-e12b6c88f6f3 - https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge - 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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