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UOW991 University of Worcester Outdoor Covered Cricket Facility

University Of Worcester

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 15:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 13:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 13:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester is procuring works to develop an outdoor covered cricket facility at its Severn Campus in Worcester. The project covers construction of a 10-lane facility, 46 metres long and 52 metres wide, designed to allow two indoor matches to take place concurrently. It includes elite-level 4-metre lanes, wider areas between game zones for spectators and wheelchair access, player and bowling-machine storage, anti-climb fencing with access gates, and soft and hard landscaping around the perimeter. The orientation should be as close to north–south as possible, with the bowler coming from the northern end, and the facility should be located in the southern part of the site. The design and construction must follow the ECB’s guidance for covered outdoor cricket facilities.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the University invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. Enquiries were due by 9 September 2026 at 15:30, and tenders by 18 September 2026 at 12:00. The award decision was scheduled by 16 October 2026, with the contract period running from 16 October 2026 to 15 September 2028. It is a single-lot works contract. Evaluation is based on quality, weighted at 60%, and price, weighted at 40%. Electronic submission is allowed in English through the University’s In-tend portal. The procurement value is recorded as £0 gross; the lot value is recorded as AED 0 gross. The design is to be agreed following the tender period, under JCT contract terms.

This opportunity suits a main contractor able to deliver specialist sports construction and coordinate the design and build of a covered cricket facility. Relevant capability includes constructing large-span covered sports buildings, installing multiple cricket playing lanes, providing secure perimeter fencing and storage, and delivering associated hard and soft landscaping. Suppliers should be able to incorporate accessibility considerations, including wider circulation areas that allow wheelchairs to pass, and meet the ECB’s guidance for covered outdoor cricket facilities. The requirement will suit businesses with the capacity to manage a substantial university campus development through a two-stage JCT Design and Build approach, including design development after tender. Sports facility contractors, specialist leisure construction firms and suitably experienced construction businesses with landscaping capability may therefore find the requirement relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW991 University of Worcester Outdoor Covered Cricket Facility

Notice Description

The University of Worcester is seeking to develop an Outdoor Covered Cricket Facility at its Severn Campus. The development shall be in accordance with the ECB's guidance Covered Outdoor Cricket Facilities - Developing Your Project and Covered Outdoor Cricket Facilities - Design Guide v1.1. The key elements of the University's proposal are:- * 10 lanes. * Provide opportunities for two indoor matches to be played concurrently. * A facility that is 46m long and 52m wide * Areas between the game zones to be greater than the minimum (hence the wider facility) to allow for improved spectator experience and for wheelchairs to pass * Lane width - Elite level at 4m * Orientation as close to North South as possible - with the bowler coming from the northern end. * Location on the site to be in the southern part of the site. * Storage for bowling machines to be within the covered outdoor facility with suitable protection against frost and damp at the bowlers' end * Storage, in the form of open units, for players' bags and equipment at the bowlers' end outside of the playing area. * Covered facility to be surrounded by anti-climb fencing (same height as that surrounding the University's all weather pitches) with access gates on the northern and eastern boundaries (exact details tbc) * Soft and hard landscaping to be provided to the perimeter A full scope of services for the appointed contractor will be developed and will be issued as part of the procurement process. It is envisaged the contractor will be appointed on a 2 Stage JCT Design and Build Contract. The University is looking to run a competitive flexible process commencing with a Preliminary Market Engagement Stage which will help to guide the next stages of the process.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Process, to include a site visit, further details can be accessed via In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070435-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

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

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities 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
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2026 - 15 Sep 2028 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
University Of Worcester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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