Planning

High Ropes Course

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is in the planning stage of a procurement process for designing, constructing, and certifying a high ropes course. This procurement, classified under the construction work of leisure facilities, is set in Swansea, United Kingdom (UKL18). The initiative focuses on providing a safe and exciting outdoor activity for visitors, with planned execution from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due by 30th May 2025 and a future notice date on 2nd June 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with expertise in leisure facilities. Companies that are accredited inspection providers and capable of delivering ERCA training would find this project aligns with their services. The requirement for SME suitability enhances the prospects for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio. Engaging in this contract could pave the way for growth by demonstrating capacity in a niche market segment within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

High Ropes Course

Notice Description

Swansea Council is looking to procure the design, construction and certification of a high ropes course. The project aims to provide a safe, engaging, and challenging outdoor activity for visitors of all ages.

Planning Information

Swansea Council is looking to procure the design, construction and certification of a high ropes course. The project aims to provide a safe, engaging, and challenging outdoor activity for visitors of all ages. The contractor. 1. Must be an accredited inspection company, able to certify the completed ropes course to the ERCA inspection standard. 2. Must be an ERCA training provider to deliver the ROSPA assured PPE and inspection courses. Please contact - Ceri Butcher Ceri.Butcher@swansea.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016699-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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