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DN820062 UK4 Tender Notice

Swindon Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 17:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently at the Tender stage for the Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub Phase 1 project. This active procurement process seeks a construction contractor for works including groundworks, pavilion construction, car park, drainage, footpaths, and play area elements, with a fixed budget composed of grant and S106 funding. The contract, valued at GBP 4.5 million (gross value GBP 5.4 million), aims to deliver these initial phases by the end of 2027. Bidders must submit expressions of interest and respond to Part 1 of the procurement by 3rd August 2026, with clarifications due by 27th July 2026 on the ProContract tender portal. This tender is part of a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and opportunities to participate require registration with ProContract. Located within the UKK14 region, this contract sits under the sub-central public authority classification.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the construction of sports facilities, engineering design, and landscaping work. Ideal bidders will have a proven track record in developing leisure and sports infrastructure, with the capacity to handle complex projects efficiently under competitive tender procedures. The competitive flexible method allows for tailored responses, fostering innovation and value creation, making it particularly attractive to companies adept at navigating selective procurement and maximising commercial potential in public-sector contracts. The project’s substantial budget and detailed scope present an excellent growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN820062 UK4 Tender Notice

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced provider for the provision of the Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub Phase 1 Works. SBC are seeking 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 Phase 1 works will include groundworks, pavilion, car park, drainage, footpaths and an element of play. The all weather football pitch will be delivered by a third party under the Football Foundation framework. Full details relating to the Works are provided in the tender documents. This tender opportunity will be in the form of a 2 Stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, meaning bidders will submit Part 1 first and will then be invited to submit part 2 should they pass the Conditions of Participation set out in Stage 1. Please note that the Stage 2 tender documents are provided in draft at this stage for information and only.Please refer to the timeline in the section below. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 27th July 2026, 1600 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued on the ProContract tender portal. Conditions of Participations responses are required to be submitted no later than 3rd August 2026, 1600 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN820062

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/060951-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2026 - 20 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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
Swindon Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Postcode Area
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

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