Scope
Reference
FCCN003419
Description
Forestry England are seeking a business partner to operate the Bike Hire Concession at Haldon Forest Park
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031
- Possible extension to 1 April 2033
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract of 5 years with the option for the contracting authority to extend for a further two 1 year periods (5+1+1)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Full details of the evaluation criteria can be found in the Invitation to Tender document provided
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sam Harris
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government