Award

Sports pitch drainage : King George V Playing Fields : Accrington

HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 12:55

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 06:50

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 13:50

Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the sports pitch drainage at King George V Playing Fields in Accrington, organised by Hyndburn Borough Council, has concluded with a contract awarded on 17th November 2025 to J. Mallinson (Ormskirk) Limited. This open competition under the below-threshold procurement method falls within the "Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas" industry category. The project involves activities like drainage installation and grass seeding, and its execution is scheduled from 17th November 2025 to 30th September 2026. Hyndburn Borough Council, acting as a sub-central government public authority, managed this procurement process, focusing on enhancing sporting facilities within the UKD region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in landscaping and sports ground maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in drainage systems and experience delivering similar projects, will find this a suitable opportunity to showcase their capabilities. The project's scale and scope offer potential growth for companies adept in executing large-scale landscaping projects within tightly defined timeframes. The open competition procurement method ensures a fair bidding process, encouraging a diversity of business participation, thereby fostering competitive growth within the industry.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Sports pitch drainage : King George V Playing Fields : Accrington

Notice Description

Spraying of existing grass cover, fraise mowing, power harrowing, blade grading, primary drainage installation and connection into wider drainage scheme, secondary drainage installation, cultivations, seed bed preparation, seeding of working area and initial maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074380-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£370,956 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£370,956 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tpp@hyndburnbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ACCRINGTON
Postcode
BB5 0PF
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hyndburn
Electoral Ward
Spring Hill
Westminster Constituency
Hyndburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

J MALLINSON (ORMSKIRK

J.MALLINSON (ORMSKIRK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0547ca-2025-11-17T12:55:34Z",
    "date": "2025-11-17T12:55:34Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0547ca",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "031977-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK3",
                "description": "Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031977-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-06-12T14:44:29+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PCZW-3414-VRXM",
            "name": "Hyndburn Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PCZW-3414-VRXM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Scaitcliffe House, Ormerod Street",
                "locality": "Accrington",
                "postalCode": "BB50PF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD46"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tpp@hyndburnbc.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-156044",
            "name": "J Mallinson (Ormskirk) Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lathom Vale, VALE LANE",
                "locality": "Ormskirk",
                "postalCode": "L40 6JH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD47"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "david.southworth@j-mallinson.co.uk",
                "telephone": "01695 723 414"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.j-mallinson.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-00695070",
            "name": "J.MALLINSON (ORMSKIRK) LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "00695070"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PVDM-1566-RRGD"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Stables,",
                "locality": "Chorley",
                "postalCode": "PR7 4AT",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD47"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "sales@j-mallinson.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.j-mallinson.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PCZW-3414-VRXM",
        "name": "Hyndburn Borough Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "King George V Playing Fields pitch drainage",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Sports pitch drainage : King George V Playing Fields : Accrington",
        "description": "Spraying of existing grass cover, fraise mowing, power harrowing, blade grading, primary drainage installation and connection into wider drainage scheme, secondary drainage installation, cultivations, seed bed preparation, seeding of working area and initial maintenance.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45112720",
                        "description": "Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKF",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKG",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKH",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKI",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKC",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKF",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKG",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKH",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKI",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "One copy of the contract documents, duly completed and signed, shall be placed within a sealed self addressed envelope, this envelope should then be placed in a second sealed envelope and delivered to Parks Department, Hyndburn Borough Council, Scaitcliffe House, Ormerod Street, Accrington, Lancs, BB5 0PF no later than 2.00pm, Monday 21st July, 2025. The envelope or cover must not bear any mark indicating the sender but should be endorsed with the scheme title and date for return. Any queries to mark.pickup@hyndburnbc.gov.uk",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "notAllowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-21T14:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-04T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "The decision will be made with the help of impartial external consultants who will evaluate the tenders. The evaluation will be based on price. Flexibility within the evaluation will be allowed for local suppliers (an allowance of up to 10% above the lowest tender could be selected if they are based within close proximity to the site). The ability to meet the timeframes required will also be a consideration (unable to meet the project timeframes will be excluded from the evaluation). The ability to deliver similar successful projects in the past will be essential, as too will good references, also evidence of good heath and safety practices and good financial records."
                },
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 660000,
                    "amount": 550000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                }
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-06-20T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 660000,
            "amount": 550000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "otherRequirements": {
            "reservedParticipation": [
                "smeVcse"
            ],
            "reservedParticipationLocation": {
                "gazetteer": {
                    "scheme": "GB-ONS",
                    "identifiers": [
                        "K02000001"
                    ]
                }
            }
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "A-2688",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Existing Site Survey",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2688",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2689",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Proposed Pitch Layout",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2689",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2690",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Proposed Drainage Layout",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2690",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2691",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Proposed Drainage Profile Examples",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2691",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2692",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Specification",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2692",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2696",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Collusive Tendering Certificate PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2696",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2697",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Contractor's Questionnaire PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2697",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2698",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Form of Agreement PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2698",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2699",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Form of Tender PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2699",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2700",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Bills of Quantities PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2700",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2703",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Equality compliance declaration PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2703",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-2704",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ** Vital instructions to tenderers",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2704",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "037166-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037166-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-03T14:50:00+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 3,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 3,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 3,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-07-28T00:00:00+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 445148.36,
                "amount": 370956.97,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-156044",
                    "name": "J Mallinson (Ormskirk) Ltd"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-00695070",
                    "name": "J.MALLINSON (ORMSKIRK) LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45112720",
                            "description": "Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "044060-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044060-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-07-30T07:50:05+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2025-08-18T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-17T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 445148.36,
                "amount": 370956.97,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-11-17T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "A-7955",
                    "documentType": "contractSigned",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7955",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                },
                {
                    "id": "074380-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074380-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-17T12:55:34Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "agreedMetrics": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "title": "Make connection to existing outfall",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 3
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "title": "Provide perimeter drainage system",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 3
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "title": "Provide main drains and laterals",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 3
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}