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 3000674059
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
Play Development at Hole Farm
Reference number
FCCN002121
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Forestry England are seeking expressions of interest for the Play Development works at Hole Farm in Essex
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance
Essex
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
To express an interest in this opportunity or for more information, please email sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 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: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
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GO Reference: GO-202437-PRO-25438710