Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7a-4a62-72bf-b03f-c70fa9bf0109/gb-bristol-westonbirt-arboretum-community-shelter-build-shelter-to-be-built-fr awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Bristol: Westonbirt Arboretum Community Shelter Build (shelter to be built from green timber, with significant community group involvement) [Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England (hereinafter referred to as Forestry England)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission-acting-through-forestry-england-hereinafter-referred-to-as-forestry-england) Estimated value £206,785 Published 22 Sept 2021 Deadline Closed 24 Aug 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### CONTRACT AWARD We are looking for a contractor who can demonstrate experience of working with unskilled labour (including people with different needs) to build a new timber structure/shelter. We will be awarding a contract for leading the construction of a new community shelter in Silk Wood, Westonbirt Arboretum. This will provide a permanent base for our community programme and replaces a structure which was removed in 2017. The successful contractor will place our community groups at the central of their construction process, ensuring that every stage enables participants to help build the structure safely. Bidders will be expected to give a breakdown of how they plan to build structure and show how this provides suitable tasks for community participants to support. 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. ## CPV classification Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a7bb9952-f003-42a7-9e0d-d03925396608) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England (hereinafter referred to as Forestry England): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission-acting-through-forestry-england-hereinafter-referred-to-as-forestry-england) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Building Repairs & Maintenance Lot 1 Electrical Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 40 days left · 29 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15934-2662-73b5-8d63-abd6e1946ccd/building-repairs-maintenance-lot-1-electrical-lot-2-mechanical) [CA18585 - ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-591e-7334-8085-35e92dcd67f8/ca18585-itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system) [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 37 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Sgwd cllun gwyn uchaf viewing point · Natural Resources Wales · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-e9f5-735d-8cc4-bf000883d825/sgwd-cllun-gwyn-uchaf-viewing-point) [Supply Chain Notice: WC1948344 - CIDP26 Islandwide Demolitions, Dhekelia & Episkopi (CYPRUS) · Ministry of Defence · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-5cd1-73f3-acca-9f779100e58d/supply-chain-notice-wc1948344-cidp26-islandwide-demolitions-dhekelia-episk) [Floor-covering work – Universität Leipzig, Leuschnerplatz, Global Hub, Forschungsneubau · Staatsbetrieb Sächsisches Immobilien- und Baumanagement, Zentrale, Zentralstelle Vergabe- und Vertragsmanagement · 2 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-acfc-73ee-baab-9e699f88521a/germany-floor-covering-work-universitat-leipzig-leuschnerplatz-global-hub)