Tender

Invitation to Tender for Astley Park Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 10:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council has launched an active tender process titled "Invitation to Tender for Astley Park Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works," aiming to enhance football pitches in Chorley, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the 'Construction work' category, with a procurement method of open competition below the threshold. Businesses can submit enquiries until 27th March 2026, and the tender submissions close on 10th April 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2026 and end by 3rd August 2026, adhering to the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023. This tender seeks to support increased recreational and competitive sports demands in the locality and is open for electronic submissions.

This tender provides a substantial business opportunity for construction firms specialising in sports infrastructure improvements. The project involves the creation and drainage of football pitches, along with associated landscape work, which is ideal for companies familiar with sports facility standards and sustainable ground works. With a total estimated value of £480,000, the evaluation criteria include quality, price, and social value, making it attractive for businesses aiming to demonstrate competitive pricing and community engagement. Therefore, companies experienced in similar projects will likely find this tender beneficial as it offers chances for local customer engagement and expansion in the sports facility sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Astley Park Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works

Notice Description

Chorley Council seeks to formalise and improve the quality of the existing football pitches at Astley Park, Chorley, to meet the FA Performance Quality Standard (PQS) and to be capable of supporting increased demands for recreational and competitive play in the local area. The proposed works include: # a balanced cut and fill to create two 100m x 64m 11v11 football pitches plus run-offs. # an additional 37m x 27m 5v5 football pitch. # new primary and secondary drainage to an existing outfall. # the development of a new grass sward to the regraded pitches. # a 1.1m high perimeter crowd rail and hardstanding to all sides of the Primary pitch. # a new connecting path from the existing pavilion to the new Primary pitch.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066aa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023340-2026
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 3 Aug 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
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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