Tender

Design and Installation of a Skatepark at Development Land off Blue Boar Lane, Norwich, NR7 8RJ

SPROWSTON TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

20 Feb 2026 at 13:10

TenderUpdate

11 Feb 2026 at 14:49

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 15:39

Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Sprowston Town Council is seeking a contractor to design and install a high-quality skatepark at development land off Blue Boar Lane, Norwich, NR7 8RJ. This tender falls under the category of construction work for sports facilities, with a base budget of £250,000 and an additional £50,000 to enhance the design, totalling £300,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 26th February 2026. Suppliers are required to make in-person presentations before an evaluation panel on 6th March 2026, offering a chance to showcase their design expertise at the Sprowston Town Council Offices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and sports facility design. The project includes full design and build responsibilities, with associated works in drainage, surfacing, lighting, and street furniture, making it well-suited for businesses with experience in similar projects. Given its open procurement method, it offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises to compete equally. Additionally, since the works fall under permitted development, there is no requirement for further planning applications, potentially streamlining the process for the successful bidder to commence swiftly. The contract period starts in April 2026, with an aim to complete by October, subject to submitted plans, indicating a preference for expeditious completion.

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Notice Title

Design and Installation of a Skatepark at Development Land off Blue Boar Lane, Norwich, NR7 8RJ

Notice Description

* Update 2026-02-20: Responses to suppliers' questions uploaded to documents. *Update 2026-02-11: The Local Planning Authority has confirmed these works fall under permitted development. Therefore, further planning applications are not required (exceptional circumstances notwithstanding). As a result, suppliers do not need to allocate any budget toward preparing and submitting a planning application, or securing planning permission. --- Sprowston Town Council is tendering for a suitable contractor to design and install a new high quality skatepark facility on development land off Blue Boar Lane. The project will include: * A base budget of PS250,000, with a further PS50,00 to achieve a "Wow" factor (total of PS300,000) * Full design and build of a bespoke high quality skatepark with a footprint of approximately of 50m x 50m * Any further public consultation as may be deemed advisable/necessary * Associated works including drainage, surfacing, lighting and street furniture as required Suppliers are required to give an in-person presentation (maximum of 30 mins + Qs & As) in support of their skate park design and submission. Presentations will be made to an Evaluation Panel on Friday 6th March 2026) at Sprowston Town Council Offices, Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8EW. Queries and clarifications about this opportunity should be directed to the Town Clerk on 01603 408063, or townclerk@sprowston-tc.gov.uk. Site Location : Development Land off Blue Boar Lane, Norwich, NR7 8RJ. What3words: oval.edits.pads X (Easting), 626075; Y (Northing), 311533 Latitude, 52.654367; Longitude 1.3410415

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract end date is an estimate based on our estimates of contractors' shortest reasonable lead times and construction times. Actual agreed end date will depend on the submitted programme of works of the winning supplier. However, to be clear; the Council's very strong desire is to open the skate park as soon as possible, preferably in 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015682-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPROWSTON TOWN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BIDWELLS LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 8EW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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