Award

Synthetic Pitch Maintenance Contract

ST HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 08:08

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 17:36

Summary of the contracting process

The St Helens Council has completed the awarding process for the Synthetic Pitch Maintenance Contract, a project designed to maintain sports fields within the region. The procurement process was structured as an open competition under the "Below threshold" category, focusing on services. Following the tender, the contract was awarded on 24th April 2026, with active implementation starting from 1st May 2026 and extending to 30th April 2027, with options for extension up to 2030. Technical Surfaces Limited, an SME based in Leicester, was selected as the supplier. The contract entails services categorised under CPV code 77320000, with the total contract value at £31,680 excluding VAT. The procurement phase culminated in an award in active status, signifying the readiness to execute the contract as per the defined period and terms.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the sports field maintenance services sector, particularly those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Firms capable of delivering quality maintenance for synthetic pitches stand to benefit from the exposure and potential for further opportunities created by the council's option to adjust contract scope during its validity. The open procurement method underscores St Helens Council’s commitment to fostering competition and inclusivity, enabling well-prepared SMEs like Technical Surfaces Limited to secure government contracts. Given the possible expansions or modifications to service delivery sites, suppliers with flexible operational capabilities and robust service offerings are well-positioned to capitalise on this and future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Synthetic Pitch Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

St Helens Borough Council has appointed a suitably qualified contractor for the Synthetic Pitch Maintenance Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The council reserves the right to add or remove sites from this contract during the contract or extension periods. The value of the contract will be adjusted accordingly but the council will let the successful contractor know within good time should this need to happen.

Renewal: This contract has the provision to extend for 3 x 12 months periods of time. These extensions are to be utilised at the discretion of the council. These available extensions are for the periods: 01 April 2027 - 31 March 2028 01 April 2028 - 31 March 2029 01 April 2029 - 31 March 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042245-2026
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
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
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNICAL SURFACES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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