Tender

St Ives RFC - Sport Pitch & Soft Landscaping

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

19 May 2025 at 10:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is spearheading an active procurement process for a project titled "St Ives RFC – Sport Pitch & Soft Landscaping". This initiative, in partnership with St Ives Rugby Club, seeks to construct a high-quality natural sports rugby pitch accompanied by landscape enhancements. The project is located in Truro, United Kingdom, within the UKK3 region. The procurement method is open, targeting below-threshold open competition, under the Minor Works JCT contract type. Interested businesses should note the deadline for electronic tender submissions via the Due North portal, which closes on 16th June 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 14th July 2025 and end on 5th September 2025. The estimated contract value stands at GBP 458,333 with scope for gross valuation up to GBP 550,000.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those experienced with sports facilities and landscape projects. Companies equipped to handle comprehensive construction, drainage implementation, turf establishment, and landscape maintenance would be well-positioned to compete. SMEs and larger contractors alike could benefit from bidding, especially those capable of delivering quality within the stipulated timelines and meeting the specified performance standards. As the procurement process is open, this presents an accessible opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. The contract also has a strong focus on quality, weighted at 30%, providing competitive differentiation for firms offering superior service and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Ives RFC - Sport Pitch & Soft Landscaping

Notice Description

Led by Cornwall Council and St Ives Rugby Club, the project involves the construction and delivery of a high-quality natural sports Rugby pitch and associated landscape enhancements. The successful tenderer will be appointed under a Minor works JCT contract (lump sum) acting as the Principal Contractor for the works. The project involves the comprehensive construction of a new sports pitch drainage and surfacing system, incorporating associated reinstatement, turf establishment, contractor-designed lighting, and wider landscaping in line with the approved soft landscape plan. The contractor will undertake a 12-month maintenance period following Practical Completion, during which time the pitch must meet specified performance standards including infiltration rates, sward quality, and surface evenness. The final phase of works includes implementation of wider soft landscaping in accordance with the provided site plan. The following organisiation is carrying out the procurement, on behalf of the Contracting Authority. WARD WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES LLP Summary of their role in this procurement: Project Manager Companies House: OC401502 Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHW-6682-BGCZ Compass House Truro Business Park Truro TR4 9LD United Kingdom

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022520-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£458,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£458,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr James Griffin
Contact Email
jamesgriffin@wardwilliams.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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