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The Provision of Earthworks at Farington Cricket Club Car Park

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:52

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council, identified by their procurement ID LCC47363, managed the procurement process for "The Provision of Earthworks at Farington Cricket Club Car Park." This contract pertains to the construction industry within the UKD region, specifically in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised an open competition, which was initiated as a tender and progressed to the award stage with a completed contract valued at £385,138. The main activities involved include excavation and installation tasks, with the contract period commencing on 15th June 2026 and concluding on 27th July 2026. The Earthworks project at Farington Cricket Club represents significant public development, aligning with legal regulations codified under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for SMEs and firms with expertise in earthworks and construction. Given the nature of the tasks such as waste management and the installation of advanced geogrid systems, businesses specialising in these areas are ideal candidates. The project also established award criteria balancing cost and quality alongside social value, suggesting a keen interest in economic and community benefits. Companies adept in managing logistical operations and sustainability standards can find promising opportunities in future tenders by the council, continuing to leverage the open procurement methods employed.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Earthworks at Farington Cricket Club Car Park

Notice Description

The facilities at Farington Cricket Club are currently undergoing development, including construction of a new car park. As part of these works, there is a requirement for the installation of Earthworks. The work compromises the following: * Loading and removal of inert material and waste from site and disposal of the same to a licensed waste disposal tip in conjunction with the Waste Code of Practice. The waste is to be tested prior to the start of the works. * Further excavation to reduced levels and disposal of waste to a licensed site. * Excavating to the desired depth as per the drawings. * Installation of filter drain as per the drawings. * Triax Geogrid is to be installed prior to any stone being laid. * Filling to the required levels using imported type 3 MOT (200mm layer).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052887-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£385,138 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOX BROTHERS (LEYLAND

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