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Sheepcot Recreation Ground Pavilion Refurbishment, Goring-on-Thames

GORING ON THAMES PARISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Goring on Thames Parish Council is seeking contractors to refurbish and extend the existing sports pavilion at Sheepcot Recreation Ground located at Gatehampton Road, Goring on Thames, RG8 0EB. This project, under the category of works in the industry of environmental improvement and building alteration, has a budget of £400,000. The contracting process is in the tender stage with planning permission granted by South Oxfordshire District Council. Interested parties must submit their Selection Questionnaires by 5pm on 30th May 2026. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure, designed to shortlist contractors for a full Invitation to Tender (ITT) at Stage Two, ending with an award period by 1st March 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those skilled in the refurbishment or construction of sports and community buildings. To participate, contractors must demonstrate relevant experience and technical abilities with financial stability, health and safety competences, and a commitment to quality. Successful firms will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Parish Council in finalising construction details, contributing to improvements that enhance community facilities. Ideal candidates would possess a track record in similar projects and hold or can obtain health and safety accreditations, ensuring that both local and wider regional contractors have the potential to grow through a successful bid.

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Notice Title

Sheepcot Recreation Ground Pavilion Refurbishment, Goring-on-Thames

Notice Description

Goring-on-Thames Parish Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to refurbish and extend the existing sports pavilion at Sheepcot Recreation Ground, Gatehampton Road, Goring on Thames, RG8 0EB. The works involve refurbishment of the existing building and a modest extension to provide improved changing rooms, accessible toilets, a covered spectator area with serving hatch, and associated storage. Planning permission has been granted by South Oxfordshire District Council (ref P25/S4010/FUL). The appointed contractor will be invited to collaborate with the parish council on finalising the construction drawings. Any contractor-designed elements must comply with the planning permission as granted. This is a Stage One notice inviting requests to participate via a Selection Questionnaire. Shortlisted contractors will be invited to submit a full tender at Stage Two.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039528-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45262700 - Building alteration work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GORING ON THAMES PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GORING
Postcode
RG8 9HB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

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Notice Documents

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