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Published 29 Mar 2024, 10:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Tangham Campsite Concession · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Forestry England

Services
Planned pipeline value£4,000,000pipeline notice, not a live tender
Tender notice expected 30 May 2024from the planned procurement notice

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to operate a long lease at Tangham Campsite, nestled in the picturesque Rendlesham Forest in partnership with the Forestry England Camping Brand. located in the middle of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

•120 Pitches: With a generous capacity of 120 pitches, Tangham Campsite offers ample space to welcome outdoor enthusiasts seeking the perfect escape into nature.

•Electric Hook-ups: Over 90 pitches are equipped with electric hook-ups, ensuring the comfort and convenience that modern campers expect during their stay.

•Facilities Enhancement: Unlock the potential of Tangham Campsite by transforming its facilities into a haven of modern comfort. This is your chance to revitalize the site, including upgrading existing toilet and shower blocks, as well as a dedicated laundry block, catering to the discerning needs of campers and glampers.

•On-site Manager's House: Enjoy the added benefit of a 3-bedroom site manager's house, providing a comfortable living arrangement for those overseeing the operations and creating a welcoming environment.

•Shop & Office: Tangham Campsite boasts a dedicated shop and office space, enabling you to provide essential camping supplies and excellent customer service to enhance the overall guest experience

We are seeking experienced operators who possess a passion for the outdoors and a drive to bring fresh, innovative glamping and camping proposals to Tangham Campsite. Showcase your expertise in upgrading facilities and create a remarkable destination that sets new industry standards. If you're ready to embark on an exciting venture in the heart of Rendlesham Forest, join forces with Forestry England Camping at Tangham Campsite. Unleash your vision and make this enchanting destination a hub for exceptional outdoor adventures.

With a current annual visitor count of 120,000 at the Rendlesham Forest Centre, the potential for growth is immense. Commercial modelling indicates that over the course of 12 years, we can expect an estimated 350,000 to 370,000 visitors to the area. This projection is fuelled by various factors, including population growth, housing developments, investments made at the Forest Centre, regional tourism, established populations within a 120-minute drive, and industry growth.

Notably, there is a substantial market within proximity to Tangham Campsite. Within a 60-minute drive, you have access to 1.5 million people, comprising 353,000 households and a population of 836,000. Additionally, this area attracts a significant number of tourism visitors, including overnight tourists, with a total estimated count of 703,333. When expanding the radius to 120 minutes, the market potential increases dramatically.

CPV: Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1We are seeking experienced operators who possess a passion for the outdoors and a…Planned

We are seeking experienced operators who possess a passion for the outdoors and a drive to bring fresh, innovative glamping and camping proposals to Tangham Campsite. Expressions of interest should be submitted electronically through the Delta eSourcing messaging centre.

Delivery: East of England · EAST OF ENGLAND

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Past planning notice
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
29 Mar 2024, 10:05 GMT
Last source update
29 Mar 2024, 10:05 GMT
Authority reference
FCCN/111
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-010471
Classification (CPV)
Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation
Delivery area
East of England (UKH)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044ea9 Find a Tender

Publisher note: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: <a href="https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Camping-sites-and-other-non-hotel-accommodation./JG288H9TJ2" target="_blank">https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Camping-sites-and-other-non-hotel-accommodation./JG288H9TJ2</a> To respond to this opportunity, please click here: <a href="https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JG288H9TJ2" target="_blank">https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JG288H9TJ2</a> GO Reference: GO-2024328-PRO-25623937

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
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Timeline

29 Mar 2024 → 30 May 2024 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    29 Mar 2024, 10:05 GMT
  2. Tender notice expected
    30 May 2024, 00:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Forestry England

Contracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsForestry 620 Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, South West, BS16 1EJContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.