UK-Bristol: Recreational, cultural and sporting services.


Preliminary Questions
This notice is for prior information only: Yes
This notice aims at reducing time-limits for receipt of tenders: No
This notice is a call for competition: No

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name and addresses:
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)
620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3000674000, Email: sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact: Sam Harris
Main Address: https://www.forestryengland.uk
NUTS Code: UKK11
Specifications and additional documents: As Above
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No .

I.3) Communication
Further information can be obtained from: the above mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity:
Other activity: Forestry

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement - 1
II.1.1) Title: Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession
Reference number: FCCN001966
II.1.2) Common Procurement Vocabulary:
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description:
Forestry England intend to tender a concession opportunity to operate an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria, for up to ten years.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 5,000,000 - GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not Provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not Provided

II.2) Lot Description
II.2.3) Place of performance:
Region Codes:
UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Forestry England intend to tender a concession opportunity to operate an all-year-round stargazing attraction/activity at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside, Cumbria, for up to ten years. Utilising Grizedale forest as the stunning canvas which creates dark skies, we are seeking an ambitious partner to create the first astronomy attraction in the Lake District National Park. This will stimulate and grow year-round visitation, creating direct high-quality jobs and stimulate interest in celebrating, protecting and enhancing the dark skies of Cumbria. In addition to outdoor spaces within the forest, the supplier will be able to make use of existing indoor spaces within The Yan building at Grizedale, which can provide events space, office, toilets, kitchen and equipment storage areas. Prospective suppliers are invited to express an interest in this opportunity and have a initial site visit and conversation with our Grizedale Recreation & Business Manager ahead of the tender documents being published in early May 2024.
II.2.14) Additional information
Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this tender opportunity and/or have an initial site visit and discussion about the opportunity should notify Sam Harris, Commercial Advisor at Sam.Harris@forestryengland.uk .


II.3) Estimated Date of publication
03/05/2024


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA )
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) - NO

Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.3) Additional Information:
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Recreational%2C-cultural-and-sporting-services./49V3X6A79Z

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/49V3X6A79Z
GO-2024129-PRO-25058527 TKR-2024129-PRO-25058526

VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 29/01/2024