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title: "Seasonal Observation Wheel Opportunity at Bedgebury National Pinetum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ac6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Seasonal Observation Wheel Opportunity at Bedgebury National Pinetum

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ac6

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is initiating a public procurement process for a seasonal observation wheel at Bedgebury National Pinetum, a renowned family outdoor site in the UK. The process is in the planning stage, with market engagement open until 17th April 2026, and the potential contract period running from 5th August to 1st September 2026. This project falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services and involves a temporary installation designed to enhance the visitor experience. The location for the installation is Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, known for its diverse visitor base and existing concessions such as Go Ape and a café, set in an environmentally sensitive setting.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with experience in operating observation wheels, especially those familiar with natural or heritage environments. Suitable candidates should possess the capability to provide a fully managed service, including supply, installation, operation, and removal, while ensuring compliance with ADIPS safety standards. The procurement seeks operators willing to explore varied commercial models, such as revenue share or commission-based structures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to express their interest, given the project's potential for revenue generation during the peak visitor period.

## Notice

Forestry England is seeking early market engagement from suitably experienced Observation wheel ride operators regarding a potential seasonal concession opportunity at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, one of the UK's leading outdoor family destinations. Our aim is to explore the feasibility of hosting a temporary observation wheel installation during peak visitor periods to enhance the visitor experience and support wider site engagement. We invite operators to provide feedback on operational models, revenue share arrangements, technical requirements, and overall suitability. We are investigating firstly a seasonal trial to sit within the 28 days permitted development over the summer, with the potential to use evidence from this to create a longer-term model. ________________________________________ About Bedgebury National Pinetum: Bedgebury National Pinetum attracts a wide and diverse visitor base, particularly families, local members, cyclists, runners, and wellness users. Current site concessions include: * A well established cafe * Go Ape high ropes * Bike hire provision * A dedicated learning & education provider * Delivery of multiple activities through our Active Forests programme, including running, cycling, caniX, yoga, forest bathing, and wellbeing events Any new attraction must be sympathetic to the pinetum environment, the landscape setting, and our established visitor profile, while contributing positively to visitor enjoyment and dwell time. ________________________________________ Opportunity Scope: Seasonal Observation Wheel Installation: Forestry England is specifically seeking feedback regarding the feasibility and commercial potential of hosting a mid size (~30m) temporary Observation wheel on site. We welcome interest from operators able to provide: * Fully managed supply, installation, operation, and removal of an observation wheel * ADIPS certified equipment and compliance with all relevant safety standards * Clear information on technical, logistical, and infrastructure requirements * Commercial models including: o Revenue share arrangements o Commission based structures o Minimum Guarantee + % turnover We are particularly interested in hearing from suppliers who have experience operating wheels in natural, heritage, or environmentally sensitive settings, including parks, gardens, arboreta, or forestry environments. Estimated start date: 05/08/2026 Estimated end date: 01/09/2026 Running dates are flexible Engagement Deadline: 5pm 17/04/2026

### Planning Information

Forestry England is specifically seeking feedback regarding the feasibility and commercial potential of hosting a mid size (~30m) temporary Observation wheel on site. We welcome interest from operators able to provide:
• Fully managed supply, installation, operation, and removal of an observation wheel
• ADIPS certified equipment and compliance with all relevant safety standards
• Clear information on technical, logistical, and infrastructure requirements
• Commercial models including:
o Revenue share arrangements
o Commission based structures
o Minimum Guarantee + % turnover
We are particularly interested in hearing from suppliers who have experience operating wheels in natural, heritage, or environmentally sensitive settings, including parks, gardens, arboreta, or forestry environments.
Estimated start date: 05/08/2026
Estimated end date: 01/09/2026
Note: Running dates are flexible
Engagement Deadline: 5pm 17/04/2026
Expressions of interest should be emailed to kathryn.skazick@forestryengland.uk by the stated deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030379-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030379-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030379-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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