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title: "Cycle Trails Framework - Design and Construction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d606"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Cycle Trails Framework - Design and Construction

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d606

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has announced a procurement opportunity under the title "Cycle Trails Framework - Design and Construction." This procurement falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works, specifically targeting projects on cycle trails across the Forestry England estate. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a deadline for supplier engagement by 31st August 2026. Interested parties should register their interest via email to commercial.services@forestryengland.uk. The project is set in the UK, with a projected start date on 27th January 2027, concluding on 26th January 2031. The procurement value is £4,000,000, reflecting a significant investment in the development and enhancement of cycle trails.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and civil engineering, particularly those specialising in trail and path development. The framework agreement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a competitive edge for a variety of business sizes. Companies with expertise in designing and constructing cycle trails should find this project aligns with their capabilities, offering a chance to work with a prominent public authority. The Forestry Commission's commitment to developing infrastructure could pave the way for future engagements, enhancing credibility and expanding project portfolios for winning bidders.

## Notice

Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work. This framework covers the design and construction of cycle trails across the Forestry England estate, this will include the concept and detail design, building and installation of entirely new cycle trails or reworking on longer sections of existing trail sections.

### Planning Information

Suppliers interested in this future tender opportunity should register their interest by no later than 5pm 31/08/2026 by emailing commercial.services@forestryengland.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071532-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2027 - 26 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 08:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071532-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071532-2026
  29th July 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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