Award

Mini Athletics Track

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 22:19

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 22:32

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Suffolk District Council has concluded the public procurement process for a "Mini Athletics Track" project, involving the construction of a new athletics track and associated facilities at Stowmarket High School, Suffolk, UK. This project forms part of the Stowmarket Health Education and Leisure Facility (SHELF) programme. The council employed an open procurement method, under a below threshold competition, resulting in an active contract awarded to McArdle Sport Tech Ltd. The award, valued at £833,236 gross, was made on 17th October 2025, and covers the main procurement category of works, specifically landscaping work for sports grounds. The contract is set to start on 1st December 2025 and end by 31st March 2026, with a possible extension of up to two months for project completion.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and landscaping for sports facilities. Large enterprises with experience in similar projects would find this tender beneficial for their growth, given the potential for high visibility and contribution to community-enhancing projects. Working on governmental projects can bolster a company's portfolio and reputation, especially when involved in initiatives like SHELF that aim to improve inclusive community sport and healthy activities. The open competition method suggests there were ample opportunities for interested businesses to bid, although no SMEs or VCSEs made it to the final stage, highlighting a competitive environment primarily suited to larger, established firms in the industry.

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Notice Title

Mini Athletics Track

Notice Description

Mid Suffolk District Council Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Mini Athletics Track. Construction of a new athletics track, long jump pit, connection path and associated fencing. External lighting to be installed and connected to the neighbouring leisure centre. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Clarification questions which must be generated via the correspondence option on the Suffolk Sourcing website. Stowmarket Health Education and Leisure Facility (SHELF) is a programme founded on a unique set of circumstances and opportunities to create a 'hub' or 'campus' model for improving inclusive community sporting, social and healthy activity outcomes for people in Stowmarket and the surrounding area. The mini athletic track which is part of the SHELF programme is based on Stowmarket High School. The Council are working in partnership with the school for this school land community use facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: with the option to extend for up to a further 2 months to ensure the completion of the installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066525-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£694,364 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrina Browning
Contact Email
procurement@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCARDLE SPORT TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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