Award

Climbing Tower with Integrated High Ropes Course At Castleshaw Centre, Delph, Oldham

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 16:21

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a significant works project titled "Climbing Tower with Integrated High Ropes Course At Castleshaw Centre, Delph, Oldham". The tender concerns the design and build of a climbing tower integrated with a high ropes course at the Castleshaw Centre in Oldham. Classified under construction work for leisure and sports facilities, the project aligns with sub-central government authority specifications. The procurement method used was open competition below threshold, with a notable project completion date starting on 4th May 2026 and ending on 18th December 2026. Key figures involve an award value of £115,500 (net) issued to HIGH-LOW ROPES COURSE CONSULTING LTD.

This opportunity reflects potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in sports and recreational construction, particularly those adept in designing innovative leisure facilities. Given the focus on bespoke climbing structures and high ropes courses, the project could benefit SMEs possessing the requisite skill set in leisure facility construction. The open competition nature suggests a dynamic engagement for suitable companies aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. With quality, social value, and price as the core criteria, businesses that can exemplify excellence and competitive pricing in this industry are highly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Climbing Tower with Integrated High Ropes Course At Castleshaw Centre, Delph, Oldham

Notice Description

Design & Build contract for the supply and installation for new climbing tower with integrated high ropes course at Castleshaw Centre, Oldham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029339-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£115,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGH-LOW ROPES COURSE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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