Tender

Improvement Works to Clitheroe Castle Grounds

RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Ribble Valley Borough Council, involves an open tender for improvement works to Clitheroe Castle Grounds in Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK. This project, classified under the works category, encompasses enhancements to park infrastructure, including footpaths, seating, lighting, and the reconstruction of a bandstand. The tender, titled "Improvement Works to Clitheroe Castle Grounds," is managed by the contracting authority identified under the scheme GB-PPON with an ID of PCRH-4251-DYZZ. The procurement is at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 20th February 2026 at 14:00, and the enquiry period concludes on 13th February 2026 at 17:00. The project, adhering to legal basis 2023/54, has an estimated value of £850,000 and operates under an open competition procurement method, which is below the threshold.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth to businesses capable of delivering high-quality construction, urban furniture, and lighting solutions. Ideal candidates include companies specialising in landscaping, street lighting installation, and the manufacture and supply of urban furniture and footpath construction. The tender will be evaluated heavily on pricing (70% weighting) and technical capacity (30% weighting), with rigorous checks on insurance, financial stability, health and safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Businesses excelling in these areas and equipped to meet the technical demands of such improvements will find substantial opportunities for growth through this contract. This project promises both economic advantage and an enhancement of a public recreational area, appealing to companies keen to showcase their expertise in public infrastructure upgrades.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improvement Works to Clitheroe Castle Grounds

Notice Description

This contract is for works to improve the park infrastructure, footpaths, seats, bins, bollards, amenity lighting and reconstruction of the bandstand arena.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004776-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

34928400 - Urban furniture

34928450 - Bollards

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

39113300 - Bench seats

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45212600 - Pavilion construction work

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 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
RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ribblevalley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLITHEROE
Postcode
BB7 2RA
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Ribble Valley
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Further Information

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