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Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre

Forestry Commission

Open Closes in 25 days

Key facts

Closing date
Friday 13 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 25 days
Buyer's estimated value
£150,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
6 November 2026, 17:00
Contract period
16 Dec 2026 to 30 Apr 2029
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Methodology, Collaboration and Added Value 30% : Please describe your proposed methodology for delivering the Scope. Your response should explain ; How you will approach and deliver each RIBA stage. ; How you will review, validate and develop existing information, des…
  • Programme 20% : Please provide a Programme for delivery of the Scope up to RIBA stage 3 output. Your response must include: ; A Gantt chart showing the key activities, work stages, deliverables, dependencies, review periods and critica…
  • Pricing Schedule 50%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
16 Dec 2026 to 30 Apr 2029. Options: Certain services are included on a time charge basis as the full scope and level of effort required cannot be accurately defined at tender stage due to uncertainties associated with planning, approvals and construction delivery. Accordingly, the contract value has been calculated on the basis of a…
How to submit
Through app.panacea-software.com ↗ (the buyer's own portal). Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

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.