Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)
620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Contact
Sam Harris
Telephone
+44 3000674000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.forestryengland.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Forestry
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Grizedale Stargazing Attraction Concession
Reference number
FCCN001966
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance
NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
two.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.
two.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 .
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 May 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
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GO Reference: GO-2024129-PRO-25058527