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Construction of Two FA Quality Football Pitches for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process (ID: 002718-2026) regarding the construction of two FA Quality football pitches. The procurement, which falls within the services category, was conducted under a limited competition, below threshold method. The contract was signed on 6th January 2026 and is scheduled to be active until 30th September 2027. The project will adhere to Sport England and FA Quality standards and is located in the UKD41 region, specifically Blackburn. This initiative highlights the council's commitment to advancing local sports infrastructure.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in sports infrastructure or maintenance services, particularly those experienced in natural turf installation. Ideal candidates to engage with future similar tenders include medium to large firms specialising in turf maintenance and construction, as well as suppliers with the capability to meet stringent sport governing body standards. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolios and establish relationships with municipal councils, paving the way for future tenders in local development projects.

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Notice Title

Construction of Two FA Quality Football Pitches for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (The Council) is looking to award a Contract for the Provision of two natural turf football pitches in accordance with Sport England and FA Quality standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORIGIN AMENITY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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