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AwardedAwarded 9 January 2026

Feasibility for a Forest Enterprise Hub

The National Forest Company · Central government

In brief

The National Forest Company awarded architecture and engineering and IT and software work to Heligan Gardens Limited on 9 January 2026.

The notice gives a value of £65,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 10 November 2025.

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

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What the notice says

Feasibility work for a new Forest Enterprise Hub (FEH) in the Heart of the National Forest. The work will be delivered in two distinct phases, with phase two dependent on the outcome of phase one, as follows: Phase 1 - Development of the strategic rationale, based upon need, demand and ambition, to inform a robust and innovative concept for the FEH. The outcome of this phase will inform and shape the scope for Phase 2. Phase 2 - Development of an Outline Business Case (OBC) which will include core function/s and facilities (both indoor and outdoor), commercial activities, income generation opportunities, financial appraisal, recommendations for sustainability features, and site design options.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Heligan Gardens Limited (SME)£64,960
9 January 2026 to 31 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 064367-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 066132-2025
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 066246-2025
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 002955-2026

About the buyer

The National Forest CompanyLast 12 months

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From notice 064367-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 October 2025, last updated 14 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.