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Co-op Academy North Manchester - Replacement 3 G Pitches and associated works

THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 06:51

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 11:18

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester has concluded the procurement process for the replacement of 3G pitches and associated works at its North Manchester location, situated at 300 Victoria Avenue East, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 7SS, United Kingdom. This process falls within the "services" industry category, specifically related to sports fields maintenance services. The contract was awarded on 30th March 2026, with the successful supplier being A S Sports Systems Limited. The procurement method utilised was an open, below-threshold competition, and the process progressed through tender to award stage. The project is set to start on 20th July 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2026, with a contract value of £190,726 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in sports fields maintenance and synthetic turf installation. The project involves substantial work, including the supply and installation of synthetic turf, floodlight replacement, and provision of new sports equipment, which may appeal to companies experienced in similar projects. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services within the defined scope could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio. Furthermore, the competitive pricing and quality criteria used in the evaluation emphasise the need for both cost-efficiency and meeting high-quality standards, thus encouraging innovative and efficient service providers to participate.

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Notice Title

Co-op Academy North Manchester - Replacement 3 G Pitches and associated works

Notice Description

Renewal of 3G pitch surface and floodlights at Co-op Academy North Manchester. Area - 102m x 63m Scope of Works: 1. Preliminaries & Site Establishment 2. Site Clearance 3. Supply and Install 3G Synthetic Turf 4. Reinstatement 5. Testing and Commissioning 6. A suitable warranty to be provided for the pitch. 7. New goals and nets to be provided 8. Replacement of damaged LED floodlight panels ?

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028821-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£190,726 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£190,726 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M9 7SS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Blackley and Middleton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A S SPORTS SYSTEMS

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