Tender

The Provision of Pump Upgrades at Three Sport Centres within Blaenau Gwent.

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council focuses on "The Provision of Pump Upgrades at Three Sport Centres within Blaenau Gwent". This project is set in the region of Ebbw Vale, UKL16. Classified under the works category, the tender aims to enhance energy efficiency, optimise operations, and minimise carbon emissions at the sports centres. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad competition below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th August 2025, with all tenders required to be submitted through the Bravo Solutions portal. The enquiry period concludes on 6th August 2025, providing interested parties time for queries.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in leisure equipment, machinery, and construction work tailored for swimming pools. With a gross contract value of £211,200, it offers a significant financial incentive. The project is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as the selection criteria explicitly support participation from such entities. Given the mix of quality and price as key award criteria, firms offering technologically advanced solutions at competitive prices will be particularly competitive. This tender is an optimal opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the public sector and contribute to sustainable development goals.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Pump Upgrades at Three Sport Centres within Blaenau Gwent.

Notice Description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invites Tenders in accordance with the enclosed Instructions, the Council's Requirements and subject to the terms and conditions, for Pump Upgrades at three sports centres to improve energy efficiency, optimize operations, and reduce carbon emissions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043000-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37416000 - Leisure equipment

37480000 - Machinery or apparatus for leisure equipment

43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools

45212212 - Construction work for swimming pool

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement2@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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