Tender

Castleshaw Centre - Climbing Tower with integrated High Ropes Course

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage in a procurement process for the "Castleshaw Centre - Climbing Tower with integrated High Ropes Course" project. This tender involves the design and build contract for a new climbing tower with an integrated high ropes course at the Castleshaw Centre in Oldham, UK. The project, falling under construction work for leisure facilities, is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties should note the open competition’s deadline for tender submissions, which ends on 12th January 2026, with the contract period scheduled to start on 4th May 2026 and conclude on 18th December 2026. The procurement method is above the threshold - open, offering a gross value of £144,000, and is available to SMEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in construction work for leisure and sports facilities. Companies with expertise in building complex recreational structures would find this project particularly rewarding. The requirement for components like climbing faces, an abseil platform, and high ropes courses indicates a scope for businesses equipped with such capabilities. Participation in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and market position, especially for those focusing on niche construction in sports and recreation sectors. The award criteria highlight a 50% emphasis on price, along with quality and social value considerations, providing balanced opportunities for enterprises proficient in delivering cost-effective yet high-quality solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Castleshaw Centre - Climbing Tower with integrated High Ropes Course

Notice Description

Design & Build contract for the supply and installation for new climbing tower with integrated high ropes course at Castleshaw Centre, Oldham Link to tender: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bfe41d3d-c6c6-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Location - Castleshaw Centre, Waterworks Rd, Delph OL3 5LZ The course is to comprise of: * High all all on board * Peg pole climb * Crate Stack Challenge * Climbing faces (3 per side) * Single leap of faith * Jacobs ladder * Abseil Platform * Internal access to get to the top of the tower * Secure internal storage within the tower * Tower roof / cover

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076073-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212172 - Recreation centre construction work

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground

45212222 - Gymnasium construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Darren Judge
Contact Email
darren.judge@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076073-2025
    21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
    The tender documents can be found on The Chest' www.the-chest.org.uk Please search for DN798180 to express interest in the project and download the tender documents/submit the tender documents. Or direct link at: Link to tender: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bfe41d3d-c6c6-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

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