# GB-Bristol: Play Development - Westonbirt Arboretum \(Design and build of children's play facilities in the Old Arboretum at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum\)

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England \(hereinafter referred to as Forestry England\)](/buyers/forestry-commission-acting-through-forestry-england-hereinafter-referred-to-as-forestry-england/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £100,000
- Published: 6 December 2023
- Planned start: 5 February 2024
- Planned end: 19 July 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 4806901e-de00-4928-925d-dd3d4e2b5d36-704787
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7881bbb9-f761-4213-ae36-753a81ac765a

## Description

We are looking for a skilled and creative contractor who can demonstrate experience of delivering consultation, design and construction of inspiring children's play facilities\. We will be awarding a contract for leading the design and construction of a new permanent play offer at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum\. This will update our existing play offering to families and help to grow our family market\. The successful contractor will engage with internal stakeholders, visitors and others to develop a scheme to reflect our vision in connecting people with the tree collection and encourage exploration of the wider arboretum\. Bidders will be expected to demonstrate their approach and creativity in response to this brief\. The design will need to be in keeping with the natural surroundings of the arboretum and be accessible to a wide range of visitor groups - please refer to the Scope for more information\. 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\.

## Related contract awards

- [Framework for Tree Surgery and Tree Safety works - Central England Forest District](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-9d7d4254-92eb-4bdf-8eb4-db291c94958f): Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England \(hereinafter referred to as Forestry England\)
- [GB-Bristol: Catering Unit Concessions - Forestry England Devon & Cornwall](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-f20cf75a-c929-47ca-9489-b6b9554d80cd): Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England \(hereinafter referred to as Forestry England\)
- [Bedgebury and Wendover Cleaning Contracts](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-7f748ef0-ef77-4d2d-b016-8b421542ff42): Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England \(hereinafter referred to as Forestry England\)

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4806901e-de00-4928-925d-dd3d4e2b5d36-704787)