This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 13:09

Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council, under tender reference PAN3373 titled "College Gardens MUGA - resurfacing", focuses on construction works to refurbish the synthetic carpet surfacing at the College Gardens Multi-Use Games Area in Leicester, UK. The tender process involved an open competition method for below-threshold procurement, attracting bids through the Central Digital Platform. The award stage was completed, resulting in a contract with Dura-Sport Ltd. Key dates include the contract signing on 11th February 2026, with the project period scheduled from 27th February to 26th March 2026. This procurement falls within the leisure and sports construction category, and the location for the works is in Leicester, UKF21.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work related to leisure and sports facilities. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in synthetic carpet installation and refurbishment can grow their market presence through projects like this. Particularly, businesses able to competitively price and deliver high-quality works are well-suited to secure contracts from authorities like Leicester City Council. The award criteria heavily weighted towards price encourages cost-effective solutions, providing an avenue for financially efficient firms to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Additionally, this project can enhance business credentials in handling local government contracts, paving the way for future opportunities in similar domains.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

College Gardens MUGA - resurfacing

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invites quotations for works involving the lifting, removal and disposal of the existing MUGA synthetic carpet surfacing at the College Gardens' Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), Hallaton Road, LE5 0PX, Leicester. The Contractor must also prepare the MUGA for the installation of new surfacing, as well as installing the surfacing. The existing surfacing is damaged and heavily worn. The existing surface will need to be replaced using a similar sand-filled synthetic carpet with performance layer and integrated line markings for basketball and football. Tenderers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Tenderers, the Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Tenderers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on, or copy and paste, the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers. Please note, the authority are no longer seeking tenders for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012886-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,973 Under £100K
Lots Value
£34,973 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,596 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dura-Sport Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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