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INVITATION TO TENDER ADVENTURE GOLF COURSE FOR SWANSPOOL GARDENS

WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2025 at 16:30

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 09:46

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Jan 2025 at 09:40

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

15 Jan 2025 at 19:35

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wellingborough Town Council has awarded a contract for the design and installation of an adventure golf course at Swanspool Gardens in Wellingborough. The contract, valued between £250,000 and £325,000, was awarded to Greenspan. Key components of the project include the installation of an 18-hole golf course, entrance gates, security fencing, and associated landscaping. The project will take place on a surplus bowling rink within Swanspool Gardens, located in a residential area near the town centre. The contract period is set from 25th February 2025 to 23rd December 2025, following an open procedure for procurement. The procurement process was completed on 14th February 2025, with the contract awarded on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping, golf course design, and outdoor facility construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the project's scope and value, which align well with the capabilities of such firms. Companies with expertise in obtaining necessary permissions, and those with a track record in delivering complex landscaping projects, will find this tender well-suited to their services. The successful execution of this contract will not only enhance the bidder's portfolio but also contribute to the community's recreational amenities and the conservation efforts in Swanspool Gardens.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER ADVENTURE GOLF COURSE FOR SWANSPOOL GARDENS

Notice Description

You are invited to submit a quote for the design and installation of an adventure golf course, including entrance gates, security fencing, and associated' landscaping on a surplus c.40m x 40m bowling rink in Swanspool Gardens. You are invited to submit quotes for an 18-hole option, space permitting. The anticipated value of the contract (based on an 18-hole course), to include all design costs, manufacture, supply and delivery, installation, associated site works, reinstatement, preliminaries, contingencies and profit, is PS250,00 to PS325,000. Swanspool Gardens are set in a residential area on the edge of the town centre. The gardens are set within the grounds of Swanspool House, a Grade II listed Georgian building, in Wellingborough's Conservation area. The Gardens are home to an Art Deco Pavilion servicing two tennis courts and a bowling rink. Many established trees which have historical importance to the gardens and are rare specimens are dotted around the site, with floral displays to compliment the tranquil setting. The work will consist of: * Detailed designs for the course, including drawings and specifications. * Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work. * Installing an 18-hole golf course. * Erecting fencing, gates and signage. * Associated landscaping to dress the course. * Any ongoing recommended contractor maintenance and inspection costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3342b4f-45a2-416d-9c07-15eb8a5f4162
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34fd052-fa47-4a65-a8ea-c70f53c0fdcc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112721 - Landscaping work for golf courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,775 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 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
WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sally McLellan
Contact Email
clerk@wellingboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01933832820

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 1BP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Croyland and Swanspool
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENSPAN

Further Information

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