Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forestry Commission
https://www.forestryengland.uk, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Contact
Sam Harris
Telephone
+44 3000674059
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK - South West (England)
National registration number
United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.forestryengland.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.forestryengland.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Traffic-control-services./22267238YY
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
Westonbirt Arboretum - Traffic Management and Admissions Support
Reference number
FEE/0851
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 63712700 - Traffic control services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Forestry England is tendering for services to Westonbirt Arboretum for Traffic Management and Admissions Support.
Westonbirt Arboretum, based in Tetbury Gloucestershire, is the National Arboretum and hosts multiple events across the calendar year, including Forest Live and Enchanted Christmas.
The successful bidder will be expected to deliver all services detailed within the Specification document, while maintaining Forestry England's brand and reputation with it's visitors.
A bidder briefing is available to all interested parties to discuss the requirements of the tender and the tender process, as well as Site Visits for bidders to come and see the site and understand more about the requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £550,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79952000 - Event services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Main site or place of performance
Gloucestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We will be awarding a contract for the provision of traffic management and admissions support at Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS.
Our intention is to award this contract for a period of three years. There will be an option to extend the contract by up to two further years (3+1+1). Break points are also available within the contract at the end of each 12-month period, at which time we will decide whether the contract agreement will continue.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £550,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Our intention is to award this contract for a period of three years. There will be an option to extend the contract by up to two further years (3+1+1). Break points are also available within the contract at the end of each 12-month period, at which time we will decide whether the contract agreement will continue.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
18 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: May 2026
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional 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://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Traffic-control-services./22267238YY
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/22267238YY
GO Reference: GO-2021518-PRO-18258959
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Forestry Commission
620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Telephone
+44 3000674059
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.forestryengland.uk
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Forestry Commission
620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Telephone
+44 03000674059
Country
United Kingdom