Award

Astro Pitch Replacement

THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the replacement of the Astro Pitch at its Sports Training Village in Bath, United Kingdom. The tender involves works related to the removal of the current synthetic turf surface and installation of a new artificial turf system suitable for hockey. This procurement, classified under artificial grass and sports facilities construction, followed an open competition below the threshold in compliance with the UK Public Procurement Guidelines (UKPGA). The contract with Verde Recreo LTD is valued at £333,333.33 and spans from 1st July 2025 to 1st September 2025.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in sports facility construction, particularly those specialising in artificial turf systems. The tender was well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the open competition method adopted. Businesses in the construction and sports facility maintenance industries would find such tenders beneficial, offering an opportunity to expand their clientele in the public sector, improve their service offerings, and enhance industry reputation through compliance with quality and performance standards required by public authorities like The University of Bath. This type of contract allows SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality solutions in sports infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Astro Pitch Replacement

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to invite proposals from qualified contractors for the replacement of the existing synthetic turf (AstroTurf) surface, including the shockpad layer, at the Sports Training Village, University of Bath. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the removal of the current surface and the full delivery of a new artificial turf system suitable for hockey, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=956820896

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05014b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031219-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39293300 - Artificial grass

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45236119 - Repair work on sports fields

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Lewis Haynes
Contact Email
lh295@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERDE RECREO

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