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11v11 3G Pitch for Co-op Academy Swinton

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 13:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 15:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester procured construction of a new full-size 11-a-side 3G artificial sports pitch at Co-op Academy Swinton in Salford. The works include the pitch and associated electrical infrastructure intended to support future floodlighting. This is a sports-facilities construction requirement, classified under CPV 45212200, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The buyer is a public undertaking operating in education. The requirement is focused on delivering a complete outdoor sports facility rather than supplying equipment or providing routine maintenance. Businesses suited to this opportunity would therefore be contractors specialising in synthetic sports pitches, sports-ground construction and related electrical infrastructure, particularly those able to coordinate civil, surfacing and installation work as one project.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Blakedown Sport & Play Limited on 4 June 2026. The award value is £852,231 gross and £852,231 excluding stated tax, for the single lot. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 30 November 2026. It used a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submission allowed. Three bids were received, with one reaching the final stage. The tender estimate was £500,000 excluding tax and £600,000 gross. Evaluation weighted quality at 55% and price at 45%. The lot was marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. A contract signature was scheduled for 17 July 2026.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for a specialist sports-construction contractor capable of delivering a full-size 3G football pitch within a concentrated programme and coordinating the electrical infrastructure needed for later floodlighting. A credible competitor for comparable work would need proven experience in sports-facility construction, synthetic pitch installation and the associated groundworks, drainage or supporting infrastructure required for a complete operational facility. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on quality than price, so bidders would need to evidence a robust delivery methodology, suitable materials and workmanship, programme control, site management and arrangements for coordinating specialist trades. The requirement was assessed as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating that capable smaller firms or collaborative delivery teams may be commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

11v11 3G Pitch for Co-op Academy Swinton

Notice Description

11 a side new 3 G pitch required with electrical infrastructure for future floodlights etc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067818-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£852,231 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 6JU
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Blakedown Sport & Play Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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