Planning

Installation of Padel Courts

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 13:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ribble Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for the installation of three new indoor Padel courts at South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. The initiative aims to expand racquet sports offerings, increase participation, and improve community access to modern sports facilities. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement notice published on 26th March 2026. Interested parties must respond to the engagement document by 9th April 2026. The tender for these works is expected to commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude by 23rd November 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work and supplying racquet and court sports equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this procurement, given its specification that encourages SME participation. Companies with experience in designing and installing sports facilities will find this opportunity attractive, as the project supports a strategic aim to enhance sports facility offerings in the community. Engaging in this tender could lead to increased business visibility and long-term growth in collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Padel Courts

Notice Description

South Ribble Borough Council is seeking tenders for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of three new indoor Padel courts to be created within the existing indoor tennis hall at South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre, Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire PR5 6BJ. This project supports the organisation's strategic aim to expand its racquet sport offer, increase participation, and enhance community access to high quality, modern sports facilities.

Planning Information

South Ribble Borough Council is seeking responses to the questions included in the Pre-Market Engagement document. The current intention for the full procurement process is to tender for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of three new indoor Padel courts, with the response(s) to this exercise helping to finalise the Specification & other aspects of the tender documents. Information on this exercise can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06752e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027946-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37452000 - Racquet and court sports equipment

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

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