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Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre

Forestry Commission · Local or regional public body

In brief

Forestry Commission is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 28 months, starting 16 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 13 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 13 November 2026

How bids are scored

Methodology, Collaboration and Added Value 30% · Programme 20% · Pricing Schedule 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 97 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £150,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 6 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098683-2026

About the buyer

Forestry CommissionLast 12 months

Procurements

152

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

Arthur Civil Engineering Limited1 contract
Bulk Meter Services Ltd1 contract
Clixby's Forestry Ground Prep Limited1 contract
Cotswold Archaeology1 contract
Crystal Electronics Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Forestry Commission

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From notice 098683-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 19 October 2026.