Tender

Padel Courts: Planning Application, Construction, Operation as a Concession under a Lease Agreement for 3 Padel Courts at Birchwood Community Hub

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 17:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council invites tenders for the planning application, construction, and operation of 3 padel courts at Birchwood Community Hub, transforming under-utilised tennis courts. This opportunity falls within the sports facilities operation services category and is based in Warrington, England. The tender is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 7th April 2025, and the contract set to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting for 15 years. The procurement follows an open procedure in accordance with the Public Concessions Regulations 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in sports facility management, construction, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will gain long-term operational control through a lease agreement outside the security of tenure provisions of the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act. This contract allows for both construction and concession revenue streams, affording ample room for business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Padel Courts: Planning Application, Construction, Operation as a Concession under a Lease Agreement for 3 Padel Courts at Birchwood Community Hub

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council wish to work with a potential Provider to construct and run as a concession, under a lease agreement, 3 outdoor, covered and lit padel courts at Birchwood Community Hub. The land is currently designated as 2 under-utilised outdoor, uncovered, unlit tennis courts. The scope of the tender is to cover the planning application process for change of use, construction of the padel courts, including covers and lighting, alongside all associated works, the running of the courts as a concession under a lease agreement for a period of 15 years and the management of all relevant funding arrangements. The Council consider the contract will be a concession and therefore the procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Public Concessions Regulations 2016. The use of the courts will be subject to a formal Lease agreement. The Lease agreement will be contracted out of the security of tenure provisions of the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6dff3e-0392-4b20-a07c-2d51e1408aa0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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