Scope
Reference
FCCN004784
Description
Connection of High Lodge Forest Centre to the mains sewer, approximately 2.4 km from the current discharge point. A Section 106 agreement with Anglian Water is already in place, and a preferred route for the connection has been identified. This is a significant infrastructure project that we anticipate delivering during 2026/27.
Total value (estimated)
- £850,000 excluding VAT
- £1,020,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 11 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 March 2026
Engagement process description
Forestry England is undertaking early market engagement for a proposed infrastructure project at High Lodge Forest Centre (https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge) – one of our flagship visitor sites, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually. We intend to connect the site to the mains sewer network, approximately 2.4 km from the current discharge point. A Section 106 agreement with Anglian Water is already in place, and a preferred route for the connection has been identified. We anticipate delivering the project during 2026/27.
At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest and feedback from the market on the most suitable procurement approach.
In particular, we would welcome an indication of whether your organisation would be interested in tendering for:
- Design only (would not the subsequently be allowed to undertake the construction works)
- Construction only
- Combined Design & Build
Please email commercial.services@forestryengland.uk (FAO Claire Hodges) confirming your interest & ranking which of the option(s) above you would prefer in your response.
Please note, that this is an initial market engagement exercise only; full tender documentation will be issued separately should the opportunity progress to a formal procurement stage.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government