✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 19 Oct 2026, 18:21.
Opportunity overview
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.
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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, designs and project outputs.
• The processes, systems and technology you will use to manage and deliver the project.
• How you will engage and collaborate with Forestry England and other stakeholders.
• How you will support effective communication, decision-making and knowledge sharing.
• How you will identify opportunities to improve project outcomes, efficiency and value for money.
• How you will use your technical expertise to add value and support the development of an affordable, deliverable and high-quality solution.
Please provide relevant examples demonstrating successful delivery of similar projects.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Programme
Description
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 critical milestones.
• The proposed project team, key personnel and responsibilities.
• How resources will be deployed throughout contract.
• How you will ensure sufficient capacity to meet the required programme.
• Arrangements for maintaining continuity of service and replacing key personnel if required.
• How specialist disciplines and subcontractors will be managed and integrated into the project team.
• The actions you would take if the programme became at risk of delay.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Pricing Schedule
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
16 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2029, 23:59
Options
Description
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 reasonable worst-case scenario, including the potential extent of time charge services, and the procurement has been conducted as an above-threshold procurement to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 should those services be required.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
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098683-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Forestry Commission is seeking a consultant for architectural, design and building consultancy services relating to the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre. The stated role covers investigation and design outputs through RIBA Stage 3, plus support for design-and-build tender scope, technical-drawing review and client-side project management through RIBA Stages 4–7.
Who this may suit
Suitable for architectural and building-design consultancies able to provide RIBA-stage design work and client-side technical/project support. No certifications or detailed selection requirements are stated in the supplied notice extract.
Key points identified
Consultancy scopeArchitectural, design and building consultancy services for extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor CentreEvidence: "Architectural, design and building consultancy services for the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre"
Design stageInvestigate, develop and produce outputs up to and including RIBA Stage 3 designEvidence: "The Consultant investigates, develops and produces outputs up to and including RIBA stage 3 design"
Later-stage supportSupport design-and-build tender scope, technical-drawing review, and client-side ongoing management through RIBA Stages 4–7Evidence: "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."
95% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Forestry Commission is seeking a consultant for architectural, design and building consultancy services relating to the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre. The stated role covers investigation and design outputs through RIBA Stage 3, plus support for design-and-build tender scope, technical-drawing review and client-side project management through RIBA Stages 4–7.
Who this may suit
Suitable for architectural and building-design consultancies able to provide RIBA-stage design work and client-side technical/project support. No certifications or detailed selection requirements are stated in the supplied notice extract.
Key deliverables
Outputs through RIBA Stage 3 design
Support developing the design-and-build tender scope
Review of technical drawings
Ongoing management on the client's behalf through RIBA Stages 4–7
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Consultancy scope
99% confidence
Architectural, design and building consultancy services for extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre
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"Architectural, design and building consultancy services for the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre"
Design stage
98% confidence
Investigate, develop and produce outputs up to and including RIBA Stage 3 design
View supporting evidence
"The Consultant investigates, develops and produces outputs up to and including RIBA stage 3 design"
Later-stage support
98% confidence
Support design-and-build tender scope, technical-drawing review, and client-side ongoing management through RIBA Stages 4–7
View supporting evidence
"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."
Detailed scope
99% confidence
Contained in the Scope document; content not supplied
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"Full details are contained in the Scope."
Supplier eligibility requirements
99% confidence
Unknown
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No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, or organisation-size requirements are stated in the supplied content.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum contract value
99% confidence
GBP 150,000
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process.value_max: 150000; lot 1 value_amount: 150000; currency: GBP
Minimum contract value
99% confidence
Unknown
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process.value_min is null.
Delivery
Delivery region
94% confidence
UKE, United Kingdom
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Delivery location: region "UKE"; country "United Kingdom".
process.submission_deadline: "2026-11-13T12:00:00Z"; lot 1 submission_deadline: "2026-11-13T12:00:00Z".
Buyer
99% confidence
Forestry Commission
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buyer_name: "Forestry Commission".
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Scope detail unavailable in supplied content
99% confidence
The notice says full details are in a Scope document, but that document's contents were not supplied. Detailed deliverables, selection criteria, contract terms and evaluation arrangements are therefore unknown.
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"Full details are contained in the Scope."
Lot information incomplete
99% confidence
Lot 1 is active and valued, but has no title or description. It cannot be distinguished from the overall scope using the supplied data.
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lot 1 title and description are null; lot 1 value_amount: 150000.
Supplier requirements not stated
96% confidence
Certifications, insurance, eligibility, and detailed submission requirements are unknown from the supplied extract.
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No such requirements appear in the supplied process description, lot data, classifications, locations, or document metadata.
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