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# Design and Build of Shelter at Hicks Lodge

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-and-build-of-shelter-at-hicks-lodge-ocds-h6vhtk-06cec5). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Forestry Commission: "Design and Build of Shelter at Hicks Lodge". Published status: active. Published Value: £60,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: app.panacea-software.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Forestry Commission](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/forestry-commission-gov-d85)
- **Published Value:** £60,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 17 August 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- **Delivery Location:** UKF
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-and-build-of-shelter-at-hicks-lodge-ocds-h6vhtk-06cec5#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06cec5`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-and-build-of-shelter-at-hicks-lodge-ocds-h6vhtk-06cec5#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [app.panacea-software.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.panacea-software.com%2FForestryCommission%2FeRFX-Suppliers%2FOpenReq.aspx%3FrequirementId%3Dedee0cc4-b03e-432b-b3a0-c8873ef19162)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-and-build-of-shelter-at-hicks-lodge-ocds-h6vhtk-06cec5#participate

## Description
Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the Design, Supply and Installation of an inclusive, bespoke, timber shelter at Hicks Lodge, Leicestershire (LE65 2UP).
Hicks Lodge is in the heart of the National Forest. It’s a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings, trails, and visitor facilities creating an enjoyable day out for a wide range of audiences. Hicks Lodge is a great spot for budding cyclists with a range of trails for beginner and intermediate appetites. Walking and horse-riding paths encourage visitors to venture around the forest, and the lakeside bird hide is popular location for visitors who want to soak in the scenery and spot unique wildlife. For those visitors who love to play, two play areas are stationed on site, both designed with accessibility and inclusivity at their heart. Visitors can round-off their busy day with refreshments in the onsite café. Hicks Lodge is also an important host for a range of groups who provide activities designed to improve the mental and physical health of those that most need it.
The new shelter will be a meeting, activity and picnicking space, used by a variety of different groups. It will be a place to come together and shelter from inclement weather. From T’ai-Ga (a mindful wellness practice that blends T’ai Chi, Qigong and yoga), nature and bushcraft workshops, to session briefings, evaluations and break out activities, the space will be a hive of activity throughout the year.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45212000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £60,000

- **Contract Period:** 04/09/2026 to 12/03/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F068216-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-20T12:04:52.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T15:00:48.571Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06cec5