Forestry Commission: Play Development at Hole Farm

UK-Bristol: Playground equipment.


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 3000674059, 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: Play Development at Hole Farm    
          Reference number: FCCN002121
   II.1.2) Common Procurement Vocabulary:       
      37535200 - Playground equipment.
   II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
   II.1.4) Short description:    
      Forestry England are seeking expressions of interest for the Play Development works at Hole Farm in Essex          
   II.1.5) Estimated total value:       
      Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 150,000 - 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.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):       
      43325000 - Park and playground equipment.       
   II.2.3) Place of performance:       
      Region Codes:               
         UKH3 - Essex    
   II.2.4) Description of the procurement:       
      Forestry England are seeking expressions of interest for a contract for Play Development at Hole Farm in Essex.

Background: National Highways purchased the 95ha arable farm site, known as Hole Farm, in April 2021 with the intention of creating an all-purpose community woodland on the site in partnership with Forestry England. The first year of tree planting took place in winter 2022/23 with the final year of establishment planting planned to take place in winter 2024/25. Designs for the site include new surfaced paths, a 94-space visitor car park, and take-away café. Construction of the new paths, buildings, car park and associated infrastructure is expected to be completed by March 2025.

Forestry England aims to provide positive, memorable experiences through play that connect people with the natural environment in a way that promotes active, healthy lifestyles and sparks a life-long interest in the outdoors and natural environment. We’d like to challenge the public perception that without large ‘climbing structures’ there is nothing for children to do or enjoy. We are suggesting a mix of natural and wild play features, which provide a ‘bridge’ to exploration of the wider landscape, located at three points situated along the accessible path network.

Play features should be:
• Accessible and sensory – so no big climbing structures.
• Natural play or made from natural materials.
• Features that enable families to connect with the wider landscape.
• Features to be located just off the main visitor path for ease of access.    
   II.2.14) Additional information          
      To express an interest in this opportunity or for more information, please email sam.harris@forestryengland.uk    


II.3) Estimated Date of publication
         01/05/2024
      
      
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) - YES

Section VI: Complementary Information    
VI.3) Additional Information:       
   To view this notice, please click here:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=847618717
GO-202437-PRO-25438710 TKR-202437-PRO-25438709        

VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 07/03/2024