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Heat Retention Pool Covers - Leisure at Cheltenham - AWARD

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the supply and installation of heat retention pool covers at Leisure at Cheltenham, located in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure within the industry category of Equipment for Swimming Pools, under CPV code 43324100. The contract, valued at £71,426, was finalised with Forge Leisure UK Ltd, with the contract period starting from 8th September 2025 and ending on 10th September 2025. This tender reached the award stage with essential deadlines, including the end of the tender period on 8th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in swimming pool equipment and related works, particularly those capable of providing innovative heat retention solutions. SMEs could find this type of contract appealing due to its scale and specificity. Companies equipped with expertise in pool technology and installation services would be well-positioned to compete, capitalising on opportunities to establish a partnership with a local authority and potentially expand their presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat Retention Pool Covers - Leisure at Cheltenham - AWARD

Notice Description

Cheltenham Borough Council is inviting contractors to tender for the supply and installation of Heat Retention Pool Covers at the Authority's leisure centre, Leisure at Cheltenham. This procurement is for the complete supply, installation, and commissioning of the pool cover systems as detailed in section 6 of this document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b780e6-075c-4a5a-9bd2-dec174eb4227
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,426 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORGE LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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