Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c69-5694-7237-a83e-c2fa3891cf75/rendlesham-forest-centre-development-feasibility-work-to-riba-stages-2-4-phase awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Rendlesham Forest Centre Development feasibility work to RIBA stages 2 - 4 Phase 1 & RIBA stages 2 - 3 Phase 2 [Forestry Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £29,410 Published 15 Sept 2021 Deadline Closed 10 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Rendlesham Forest Centre Development Feasibility work: RIBA stages 2 - 4 Phase 1 (See Appendix 2A) & RIBA stages 2 - 3 Phase 2 (See Appendix 2B). The project is to progress the potential re-development of Rendlesham Forest to re-design, improve and expand car parking and the provision of enhanced visitor experience via improved visitor offerings while protecting the forest environment: ï‚· 'Telling Our Story' ï‚· Visitor information engagements including construction of a small-scale visitor information building/structure. ï‚· Modular style catering facility with outdoor (covered) seating areas. ï‚· BBQ area and recreation open space. ï‚· Develop a service yard element for infrastructure maintenance/utilities. ï‚· Increased toilet facilities (separate provision with expanded capacity to existing based on a 'modular style' toilet facility and then construction of a permanent toilet building with accessibility/changing spaces provision). ï‚· Trails, play and regional heritage provisions. The site currently receives approx. 110,000 visitors pa and it is considered that the existing infrastructure is insufficient and outdated for such capacity and the potential for increased visitor numbers to the site. As an organisation we want to be promoting the well-being benefits offered by woodland environments and to: ï‚· 'Tell Our Story' and provide 'Superb Forests' for societal benefits, ï‚· Provide managed visitor experiences and recreation that does not negatively impact on environment, ï‚· Further promote organisational sustainability - economically and environmentally, with a focus on doing so at a level appropriate to the site with a long-term future proofing approach that will see future generations benefit, as well as current generations. The area is located around the existing main car park area and surrounding land. The Supplier provides & reports on: ï‚· design drawings/plans ï‚· details of engineering works required ï‚· materials to be used and utilities provision ï‚· detailed costings provided for the relevant cost of works. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/26ae383f-53a8-448e-ae97-083774285a47) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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