Tender

Co-op Academy Swinton - new 3-G pitch required

THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER

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17 Feb 2026 at 19:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester is seeking a contractor to design and build a new 3-G pitch at the Co-op Academy Swinton, located in Manchester, UK. This process falls under the works industry category and involves the construction of multi-purpose sports facilities. The procurement stage is currently active, and the method is an open competition below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th March 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 23rd March 2026. The procurement is backed by a legal basis identified as UKPGA 2023/54, with the process managed through electronic submissions via MultiQuote.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for the project. Businesses with expertise in sports facility construction and those with experience in managing JCT contracts are well-positioned to compete. Quality carries a 55% weightage in the award criteria, encouraging bidders to emphasise high standards in their proposals, while price accounts for 45%, making it a balanced contest between cost-effectiveness and quality delivery. The contract period is set from 26th June 2026 to 1st September 2026, allowing businesses to plan and execute the work efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Co-op Academy Swinton - new 3-G pitch required

Notice Description

Co-op Academy Swinton - new 3-G pitch required, with 1 contractor to Design and build covered by JCT contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019942-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 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
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
M27 6JU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

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Notice Documents

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