Tender

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

THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 19:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester is seeking tenders for the design and construction of a new 3-G pitch at Co-op Academy Swinton, located in Manchester, UK. This procurement is classified under the industry category of multi-purpose sports facilities construction, with the tender currently in the active stage. The process follows an open competition method and is valued at £450,000 GBP. Interested parties must submit their bids by 20th March 2026 at 15:00, with the enquiry period concluding on 16th March 2026 at 13:00. The project should commence on 26th June 2026 and conclude by 1st September 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction works, especially those specialising in sports facilities. It is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating inclusivity in bidder participation. The procurement process has a strong emphasis on quality and price, with the potential for contractors to establish prominence in the educational sector projects within the UK. Companies with existing experience in similar projects may leverage this opportunity for business expansion and sector recognition.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014549-2026
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
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Jonathan Whittle
Contact Email
jonathan@whittlepartnerships.co.uk
Contact Phone
01704621338

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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