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Refurbishment of the Irrigation System at Mowsbury Golf Course, Bedford - Phase 1 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2026 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the irrigation system at Mowsbury Golf Course in Bedford has been completed, with an award granted to Turfcare Leisure Services Ltd. Initiated by Bedford Borough Council, this tender falls under the industry category of irrigation works, with specific focus on irrigation equipment. The project involves significant upgrades including the installation of an ACC2 controller, WiFi unit, supply booster, cable maintenance, and sensor replacements. This open procurement followed an open procedure method, with a tender period that concluded on 5th June 2026. The contract is set to run from 18th June 2026 to 17th September 2026.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in irrigation systems and equipment, particularly those equipped to handle complex installations and system upgrades. While not targeted towards SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, the successful supplier, Turfcare Leisure Services Ltd, exemplifies the calibre of expertise and experience required. Firms with strong technical capabilities in electrical and mechanical components as well as those with experience in executing public sector contracts will find similar opportunities conducive to business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of the Irrigation System at Mowsbury Golf Course, Bedford - Phase 1 - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) is inviting tenders for the provision of Phase 1 of upgrades to irrigation system at Mowsbury Golf course. Phase 1 is to include the supply and fit of an upgraded ACC2 controller, addition of a WiFi unit to the controller, a supply booster, checking of cable continuity and re-wiring of all cable joints, waterproofing of electrical joints, and extension of waterproof cables where necessary in the valve boxes. In addition there will be where required replacement of damaged underground cables, addition of decoded units based on the results of continuity tests, replacement of pressure vessels and fittings and the replacement of the rain sensor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a83c06f-987f-4046-b1c1-97ce11e6c4ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/866e442b-0fe1-45ef-9129-5c6c504f2bf9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

43323000 - Irrigation equipment

45232120 - Irrigation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURFCARE LEISURE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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