This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 15:12

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed an open procurement process for major pitch improvement works at Burley Recreation Ground. The project, titled "Burley Recreation Ground – Pitch Works," involves enhancing the quality of football pitches by improving grading, installing drainage, and developing new playing surfaces. This initiative aims to support the increased use of the facilities by local clubs and the community. The procurement was conducted below the financial threshold, using an open competition method, and the award was made to CLS Sports with a contract value totalling £363,621.60. The contract period commenced on 24th June 2026, and is set to end on 23rd June 2028. The procurement and award phases are complete, and the contract is currently active.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facility construction and landscaping, particularly those with experience in pitch grading and drainage solutions. Companies such as CLS Sports, which are capable of delivering high-quality, reliable surface development, are well placed to leverage similar opportunities for growth. The project's focus on enhancing the sports infrastructure aligns with businesses keen to expand their portfolio in public sector sports ground projects, offering potential long-term relationships with local councils and the opportunity to participate in future tenders covering similar works.

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Notice Title

Burley Recreation Ground - Pitch Works

Notice Description

The Council is procuring a contractor to deliver pitch improvement works at Burley Recreation Ground, including grading, drainage installation, and the development of new playing surfaces. The works are intended to enhance the quality and reliability of the existing football pitches, improve drainage performance, and support increased use of the site by local clubs and the wider community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059572-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£303,018 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLS SPORTS

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