Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Construction of Gillett Playing Fields Sports Pavilion

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 15:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council is inviting tenders for the construction of a new sports pavilion at Gillett Playing Fields in Heath Charnock, Chorley. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and it falls under the construction industry category, with a focus on works. This project involves building a single-storey pavilion with necessary external works, requiring contractors to provide design services for mechanical and electrical systems as well as steel fabrication details. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 26th May 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude on 8th February 2027. The procurement method is open competition, allowing interested suppliers to express their interest through The Chest portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those capable of delivering both traditional build and design services. Businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical design, as well as steel fabrication, will find this contract especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability assessment supports their involvement. The contract places a heavy emphasis on quality and social value, alongside competitive pricing, making it an ideal project for companies looking to enhance their portfolio with community-focused construction achievements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Construction of Gillett Playing Fields Sports Pavilion

Notice Description

The project involves the construction of a single storey sports pavilion with associated external works on a site on the periphery of the well-established sports ground at Gillett Playing Fields, Long Lane, Heath Charnock, Chorley, PR6 9EF. The project is procured under a traditional contract but with contractor's design for the Mechanical and Electrical services along with the steel fabrication details. The contractor shall appoint appropriate sub-contractors to carry out their work, and all cost should be included within the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068152
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033435-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

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