GB-Bristol: Play Development - Westonbirt Arboretum (Design and build of children's play facilities in the Old Arboretum at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum)

Published date: 6 December 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.

Closing: 17 January 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

Park and playground equipment - 43325000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

BIP828238746

Published date

6 December 2023

Closing date

17 January 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

5 February 2024

Contract end date

19 July 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

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.

More information

Links

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Play-Development---Westonbirt-Arboretum-(Design-and-build-of-children's-play-facilities-in-the-Old-Arboretum-at-Westonbirt,-The-National-Arboretum)/GSDW7JBMBG
Tender notice
Please follow this link to view the notice.

Additional text

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.

About the buyer

Contact name

Claire Hodges

Address

620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
UK

Telephone

03000674000

Email

claire.hodges@forestryengland.uk