Tender

Douglas Park Skatepark

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor to design and build a low-level skatepark at Douglas Park. This project falls under the industry category of Outdoor sports equipment and Playground equipment. The tender process is currently active, with key dates including a tender period ending on 8th April 2025 and the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 1st November 2025. The location for the project is in Morecambe, United Kingdom with postal code LA3 2LP. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £55,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in design and construction, particularly those experienced in recreational and sports facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project's scale and the Council’s procurement method are well-suited to these types of businesses. Winning this contract not only offers a substantial financial reward but also allows the successful bidder to build a distinguished portfolio with a notable public sector project.

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Notice Title

Douglas Park Skatepark

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a single contractor to design and build a low-level skatepark that suits the needs of the local young people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc985cc3-b54d-41c9-aabb-801b21ecc103
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Brister
Contact Email
hbrister@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582000

Buyer Location

Locality
MORECAMBE
Postcode
LA4 4AF
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Poulton
Westminster Constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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