Construction Contract Leads
Yorkshire and the Humber
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 19th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078b37 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural and related services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £150,000 |
Yorkshire and the Humber
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 19th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078b37 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural and related services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £150,000 |
Scope
Reference
FCCN004975
Description
Architectural, design and building consultancy services for the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre
The Consultant investigates, develops and produces outputs up to and including RIBA stage 3 design, which aligns with the requirements of the Forestry England Project team.
The Consultant provides support and expertise in the developing of design & build tender scope, reviewing of technical drawings, and ongoing management on the Client's behalf through the delivery of the project through RIBA stages 4 through 7.
Full details are contained in the Scope.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢150,000 excluding VAT
- 拢180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 December 2026 to 30 April 2029
- 2 years, 4 months, 16 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Certain services are included on a time charge basis as the full scope and level of effort required cannot be accurately defined at tender stage due to uncertainties associated with planning, approvals and construction delivery. Accordingly, the contract value has been calculated on the basis of a reasonable worst-case scenario, including the potential extent of time charge services, and the procurement has been conducted as an above-threshold procurement to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 should those services be required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 November 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 November 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Schedule | Price | 50% | |
| Methodology, Collaboration and Added Value | Please describe your proposed methodology for delivering the Scope. Your response should explain 鈥� How you will approach and deliver each RIBA stage. 鈥� How you will review, validate and develop... existing information, designs and project outputs. 鈥� The processes, systems and technology you will use to manage and deliver the project. 鈥� How you will engage and collaborate with Forestry England and other stakeholders. 鈥� How you will support effective communication, decision-making and knowledge sharing. 鈥� How you will identify opportunities to improve project outcomes, efficiency and value for money. 鈥� How you will use your technical expertise to add value and support the development of an affordable, deliverable and high-quality solution. Please provide relevant examples demonstrating successful delivery of similar projects. | Quality | 30% |
| Programme | Please provide a Programme for delivery of the Scope up to RIBA stage 3 output. Your response must include: 鈥� A Gantt chart showing the key activities, work stages, deliverables, dependencies, review... periods and critical milestones. 鈥� The proposed project team, key personnel and responsibilities. 鈥� How resources will be deployed throughout contract. 鈥� How you will ensure sufficient capacity to meet the required programme. 鈥� Arrangements for maintaining continuity of service and replacing key personnel if required. 鈥� How specialist disciplines and subcontractors will be managed and integrated into the project team. 鈥� The actions you would take if the programme became at risk of delay. | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0300 067 4000
Email: commercial.services [at] forestryengland.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government