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Central Park Groundworks - Phase 3

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Central Park Groundworks - Phase 3," focusing on infrastructure improvements within the works industry category. The project's primary goal was the installation of land drainage systems at Central Park Football Fields in Plymouth, including tasks such as soil removal and the importation of permeable soil. This procurement process was executed through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, with the main contract awarded to WBM Groundworks Ltd. The contract, active from 24th June to 30th September 2025, operates under a NEC Engineering and Construction Contract Option E model, allowing for potential adjustments in contract value based on incurred costs and defined compensation events.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in ground-drainage and earthmoving work, as reflected in the work scope of the awarded contract. Additionally, SMEs like WBM Groundworks Ltd, who are agile in adapting to changing project requirements under a cost-reimbursable contract model, are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Firms specialising in niche construction and groundwork services looking to expand their portfolio in sub-central government projects in the United Kingdom may find such opportunities particularly appealing, given the specific needs and procurement approach of Plymouth City Council.

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Notice Title

Central Park Groundworks - Phase 3

Notice Description

The installation of land drainage to Central Park Football Fields including removal of existing soil to Reservoir Fields including required blade / profiling, supply / import permeable soil and profile to required gradient.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035698-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£373,185 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WBM GROUNDWORKS

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