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Ground Protection for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025 - AWARD

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:07

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16 Dec 2025 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cheltenham Borough Council awarded a contract for ground protection related to the annual ice rink installation in Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham. Classified under ice rink construction work, this procurement falls within the services category. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure with Grassform Plant Hire Ltd as the successful supplier, with the contract valued at £18,696 GBP. Beginning on 29 September 2025, the contract spans until 28 September 2026. This award, part of ceremonial sports facility construction endeavors, was officially updated on 16 December 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in single-purpose sports facility construction. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with experience in providing heavy-duty ground protection and adhering to technical specifications will find it advantageous to participate in similar future tenders. Suppliers with expertise in the required CPV categories will be well-suited to compete in this segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Protection for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Cheltenham Borough Council ("the Council") is seeking quotations for the provision of heavy-duty ground protection for the annual ice rink installation in Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham, to be supplied and installed in accordance with the technical requirements set out in the specifications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22be2cc9-8b78-40a6-8c67-c55194805ce1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212211 - Ice rink construction work

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,696 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 6-12 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
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ciaran O'Kane
Contact Email
ciaran.okane@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
01285 623311

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRASSFORM PLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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