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| Title: | GB-Bristol: Play Development - Westonbirt Arboretum (Design and build of children’s play facilities in the Old Arboretum at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum) |
| Notice type: | Competitive Contract Notice |
| Authority: | Forestry Commission |
| Nature of contract: | Not applicable |
| Procedure: | Not applicable |
| Short Description: | We are looking for a skilled and creative contractor who can demonstrate experience of delivering consultation, design and construction of inspiring children’s play facilities. We will be awarding a contract for leading the design and construction of a new permanent play offer at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. This will update our existing play offering to families and help to grow our family market. The successful contractor will engage with internal stakeholders, visitors and others to develop a scheme to reflect our vision in connecting people with the tree collection and encourage exploration of the wider arboretum. Bidders will be expected to demonstrate their approach and creativity in response to this brief. The design will need to be in keeping with the natural surroundings of the arboretum and be accessible to a wide range of visitor groups – please refer to the Scope for more information. |
| Published: | 06/12/2023 11:37 |
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1. Title: GB-Bristol: Play Development - Westonbirt Arboretum (Design and build of children’s play facilities in the Old Arboretum at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum)
2. Awarding Authority:
Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England (hereinafter referred to as Forestry England)
620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
Tel. 0300 067 4000, Email: claire.hodges@forestryengland.uk, URL: www.forestryengland.uk
Contact: Claire Hodges, Attn: Claire Hodges
3. Contract Type: Works
Sub Type: Design and Execution
4. Description: Park and playground equipment. We are looking for a skilled and creative contractor who can demonstrate experience of delivering consultation, design and construction of inspiring children’s play facilities. We will be awarding a contract for leading the design and construction of a new permanent play offer at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. This will update our existing play offering to families and help to grow our family market.
The successful contractor will engage with internal stakeholders, visitors and others to develop a scheme to reflect our vision in connecting people with the tree collection and encourage exploration of the wider arboretum. Bidders will be expected to demonstrate their approach and creativity in response to this brief. The design will need to be in keeping with the natural surroundings of the arboretum and be accessible to a wide range of visitor groups – please refer to the Scope for more information.
5. CPV Codes:
43325000 - Park and playground equipment.
6. NUTS Codes :
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority: FCCN26 - Play Development - Westonbirt Arboretum
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Category I: 50K to 100K
Currency: GBP
10. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 17/01/2024 12:00:00
11. Address to which they must be sent:
Not Provided
12. Other Information:
Other Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Play-Development---Westonbirt-Arboretum-%28Design-and-build-of-children%E2%80%99s-play-facilities-in-the-Old-Arboretum-at-Westonbirt%2C-The-National-Arboretum%29/GSDW7JBMBG
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GSDW7JBMBG
TKR-2023126-PRO-24705359
Suitable for VCO: No
Procedure Type:OPEN
Period of Work Start date: 05/02/2024
Period of Work End date: 19/07/2024
Is this a Framework Agreement?: no