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Gillett Playing Fields Chorley: Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was led by South Ribble Borough Council, concerning the improvement of Gillett Playing Fields in Chorley, under the title "Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works". Classified under "Construction work", this contract falls within the works industry category. The procurement followed an open procedure, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises, with a total contract value of £121,284. Key dates include the award date of 19th February 2025 and a contract period spanning from 1st July 2025 to 1st July 2026. The location for the work is specified as Chorley, with postal code PR6 9EB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, specifically those specialising in sports turf and drainage systems. The project encompasses surface grading and drainage installation, ideal for companies like SME contractors with expertise in such fields. The award was given to Chappelow Sports Turf Ltd, suggesting that companies with a focus on sports facility infrastructure could find similar opportunities to expand by competing for a diverse range of public sector contracts. The open procedure indicates a competitive environment aimed at encouraging participation from varied businesses, particularly those looking to bolster their portfolio in municipal construction projects.

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Notice Title

Gillett Playing Fields Chorley: Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works

Notice Description

Chorley Council is inviting tenders for Gillett Playing Fields, Chorley: Improvement of Playing Pitches and Associated Works. Works will include surface grading, the provision of a new primary and secondary drainage to an existing outfall through a new restricted flow chamber, the development of a new grass sward for the football pitch, and the installation of a new connecting pathway from the pavilion to the redeveloped football pitch.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a3a24e-25b1-4a33-94f4-04b05096a4f9
Current Stage
Award
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,284 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,284 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 2AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAPPELOW SPORTS TURF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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