Planning

Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub Preliminary Market Engagement

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 14:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is commencing the planning stage for the procurement of a contractor to design and build the first phase of the Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub. This initiative falls under the industry category of construction works related to leisure and sports, specifically involving groundworks, pavilion construction, car parks, drainage, and related elements. The location for this procurement is in the South West region of the United Kingdom (postcode SN1 2JH). The market engagement phase, before entering the formal tender stage, includes deadlines for suppliers to register interest by 24th April 2026, with subsequent meetings planned for early May 2026. The total estimated budget for this project is £4.5 million, with a combination of grant and Section 106 funding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, construction of leisure facilities, and landscaping work. The preliminary market engagement allows businesses to influence the final tender specifications, providing an opportunity to align the project outcomes with supplier capabilities, potentially leading to enhanced competitive positions. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale construction projects under budget constraints, particularly those offering design and build services, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, engineering design service providers can leverage this opportunity by applying innovative solutions for the construction of civil engineering works in collaboration with Swindon Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to delivery of the Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub and would welcome the views of suppliers on the approach to procurement. The intention is to invite supplier feedback to help shape the final specification and commercial model to ensure the tender delivers the optimum outcomes for the Council. SBC are intending to seek a contractor to design and build the first phase of the Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub. The budget for the works is fixed and is a made up of a combination of grant and S106 funding. As such the full scheme will not all be delivered in this first Phase. It is anticipated that the works will include groundworks, pavilion, car park, drainage, footpaths and an element of play. Estimated contract spend is PS4.5m. The all weather football pitch will be delivered by a third party. Engagement Process Description To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents. Reference DN812473 Suppliers wishing to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement Teams meeting must contact Emma Leake at SBC via the details provided by 24th April 2026 16:00 hrs. The meeting(s) will be arranged following the closure of this period and are anticipated to take place during the weeks commencing 4th May 2026 and 11th May 2026.

Planning Information

To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents. Reference DN812473 Suppliers wishing to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement Teams meeting must contact Emma Leake at SBC via the details provided by 24th April 2026 16:00 hrs The meeting(s) will be arranged following the closure of this period and are anticipated to take place during the weeks commencing 4th May 2026 and 11th May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032546-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2026 - 29 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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