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Roof Replacement and Solar PV Installation - Sleight's House Westonbirt Arboretum

Forestry Commission · Local or regional public body

In brief

Forestry Commission is looking for suppliers for construction work (South West).

The estimated value is £90,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 1 March 2027.

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 30 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 13 November 2026

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

The works comprise the refurbishment and renewal of the existing roof coverings and associated roofline elements at The Sleights, Westonbirt Arboretum, together with the associated garage flat roof improvements and the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The objective is to provide safe, weatherproof, durable and maintainable assets that support the long-term use of the property. The works address the deterioration of the existing pitched and flat roof coverings, improve the performance and lifespan of the roof structures, reduce future maintenance requirements, and contribute to the site's sustainability objectives through the generation of renewable energy. The works includes the replacement of roof coverings, rainwater goods, fascias, soffits, barge boards and associated components, together with any necessary repairs to roof substrates identified during the works. The works also include the refurbishment, repair or renewal of garage flat roof coverings and associated details, and the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of roof-mounted solar PV systems, including all associated electrical and structural works required for a fully operational installation. Full description of the requirements can be found in the tender documents provided

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 £90,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?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 30 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

14 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097017-2026

About the buyer

Forestry CommissionLast 12 months

Procurements

152

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Alaska Ecological Contracting LTD1 contract
Arthur Civil Engineering Limited1 contract
Clixby's Forestry Ground Prep Limited1 contract
Durham Fencing and Landscaping Ltd1 contract
G.Farwell LTD1 contract

All tenders and awards from Forestry Commission

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From notice 097017-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 14 October 2026.