Planning

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Margate Skatepark Design and Build

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Feb 2024 at 17:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Thanet District Council has initiated a tender process for the design and construction of a new skatepark facility in Margate, Kent. The project is part of the Margate Town Deal and aims to deliver a skatepark with ancillary buildings and facilities by summer 2026. The opportunity is targeted at contractors experienced in marine/coastal environments, large-scale skatepark builds, and consultants advising on skatepark developments. The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is 21 March 2024.

This tender by the Thanet District Council presents a significant opportunity for specialist contractors with expertise in skatepark design and build projects. Businesses with experience in constructing sports facilities, landscaping for recreational areas, and providing architectural and engineering services are well-suited to participate. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, offering potential for growth and collaboration in the construction industry for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Margate Skatepark Design and Build

Notice Description

Thanet District Council is seeking to engage with the market to help inform its procurement exercise for one of the Margate Town Deal projects; a new Skatepark facility. The Council will be looking to tender the design and build of the skatepark and building(s) and is seeking responses from the market to a number of questions. Through this Questionnaire, we are seeking to engage with: Contractors who have experience of designing and building skateparks in challenging marine / coastal environments Contractors who have experience of delivering significant new skatepark builds with ancillary buildings and facilities (toilets / lighting / creating safe environments / equality for all) Consultants who have a proven track record of advising Clients who are developing skatepark facilities The Council's expectation is that this opportunity may suit specialist contractors with the experience, track record, capability and capacity to deliver a skatepark new build of this scale and complexity. We are seeking contractors with experience in undertaking consultations and engagement activity to ensure the proposed design meets with local aspirations, has a degree of challenge to suit all levels, will achieve planning approval and can be delivered within the project budget and timescales (operational by summer 2026). The Council has set out more details and information about this design and build skatepark opportunity within an accompanying Prospectus. These details include the site boundary, details of statutory services, surveys and investigations undertaken. The Council would be grateful if participants could complete a short questionnaire to help inform our understanding of the market and indicate that this opportunity would be of interest to you/your organisation. This is not a call for competition. The issuing of this document and the carrying out of this early market engagement does not commit the Council to commence any related procurement process. For this Prior Information Notice (PIN), the deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is 14.00 hours, 21 March 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thanet District Council is seeking to engage with the market to help inform its procurement exercise for one of the Margate Town Deal projects; a new Skatepark facility. The Council will be looking to tender the design and build of the skatepark and building(s) and is seeking responses from the market to a number of questions. Through this Questionnaire, we are seeking to engage with: Contractors who have experience of designing and building skateparks in challenging marine / coastal environments Contractors who have experience of delivering significant new skatepark builds with ancillary buildings and facilities (toilets / lighting / creating safe environments / equality for all) Consultants who have a proven track record of advising Clients who are developing skatepark facilities The Council's expectation is that this opportunity may suit specialist contractors with the experience, track record, capability and capacity to deliver a skatepark new build of this scale and complexity. We are seeking contractors with experience in undertaking consultations and engagement activity to ensure the proposed design meets with local aspirations, has a degree of challenge to suit all levels, will achieve planning approval and can be delivered within the project budget and timescales (operational by summer 2026). The Council has set out more details and information about this design and build skatepark opportunity within an accompanying Prospectus. These details include the site boundary, details of statutory services, surveys and investigations undertaken. The Council would be grateful if participants could complete a short questionnaire to help inform our understanding of the market and indicate that this opportunity would be of interest to you/your organisation. This is not a call for competition. The issuing of this document and the carrying out of this early market engagement does not commit the Council to commence any related procurement process. For this Prior Information Notice (PIN), the deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is 14.00 hours, 21 March 2024. Please note, this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is for a soft market testing exercise and does constitute a call for competition to procure any services from Thanet District Council. The information contained in this PIN and the documents made available are indicative only at this stage and subject to change. Please also note, as this is purely for a soft market testing exercise to be undertaken, Thanet District Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered by interested parties, or liable for any costs incurred by any party participating in this soft market testing exercise. A response to this PIN does also not guarantee an expression of interest to participate in any future procurement process that Thanet District Council may advertise. Thanet District Council reserves the right not to commence any procurement or award any contract in respect of this notice. Thanet District Council is yet to assign a value to the proposed estimated value for this project due to an aspiration for further match funding, however an indicative budget has been provided. Thanet District Council are not arranging site visits as the development is currently in the feasibility / design development stage and construction works are not due to be completed until (Summer 2026). The site is fenced to prevent unauthorised access to the area but the site is visible from the public rights of way.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043a97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005157-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Gemma Paul
Contact Email
gemma.paul@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1843577294

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

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