Award of Forest Nets Adventure Concession Leases Across Fifteen Forestry England Sites

Awarded 31 Mar 2023

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Awarded31 Mar 2023
Value£35,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Expires in 6y 5mo10y term, 36% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expires 30 Mar 2033

Forestry England for and on behalf of The Forestry Commission awarded a contract to Adventure Forest Ltd for the provision of a high-quality forest nets adventure product at fifteen sites across the nation's forests.

The award was made through a Lease agreement with a maximum Lease period of 10 years, expiring in 2033, and includes a mutual annual break point from year 3 subject to 12 months' notice.

The annual estimated turnover per site is £400k–£500k, and the contract value is £35,000,000.

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