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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 10:23

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the design and installation of High and Low Rope Courses at Pembrey County Park was managed by Carmarthenshire County Council, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement, classified under the industry category for sports goods and construction work related to leisure, was conducted via an open competition method below the threshold. The location for the project is Pembrey Country Park, UKL14, United Kingdom. Key milestones include the tender announcement on 11th August 2025, submission deadline by 8th September 2025, and the contract signing on 29th September 2025. The contract, valued at £50,000 net, commenced on 30th September 2025 and continues until 31st March 2029.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports infrastructure and outdoor recreational facilities. Particularly, SMEs were well-suited to compete due to the open competition procurement method and the project’s clear suitability for small and medium enterprises. The successful bidder, High-Low Ropes Course Consulting Ltd, highlights the chance for niche providers in the construction and sports goods sectors to leverage such contracts for business growth. This project not only boosts credentials through public sector collaboration but also opens pathways for future similar opportunities in the leisure and sports construction industry.

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Notice Title

Design and Installation of High and Low Rope Courses at Pembrey County Park

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council has appointed a supplier for the design, installation and on-going maintenance of both High Ropes and Low Ropes activity courses at Pembrey Country Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062403-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

High-Low Ropes Course Consulting Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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