Tender

Provision and Installation of Astro Pitch

NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Star Academies Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision and installation of a replacement hybrid sand-dressed astro pitch located at Harrogate High School, North Yorkshire. The primary purpose of the pitch is for playing league and competition hockey, managed by Harrogate Hockey Club. This is an open procurement process with an expected project completion by 31 August 2027, aligning with the 2027/8 hockey season. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 17 June 2026. The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase, with enquiries closing on 21 May 2026. The procurement falls under the category of goods with specific focus on artificial grass and construction work for sports facilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility construction, particularly those experienced with artificial surfaces and sports ground construction. With a gross value of £336,000 and various award criteria, including quality, experience, and environmental sustainability, businesses with a demonstrated track record in high-quality pitch installation and project planning will find this tender highly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to submit proposals, given their suitability for this project. The contract offers potential growth opportunities, not only in financial terms but also in enhancing the contractor's portfolio and reputation within the sports facility industry.

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Notice Title

Provision and Installation of Astro Pitch

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision and installation of a replacement hybrid sand dressed astro pitch for the primary purpose of playing league and competition hockey. The pitch is located at Harrogate High School, North Yorkshire, and is managed on a day to day basis by Harrogate Hockey Club. The school and the club have joint use of the pitch which is used for competition-level hockey and for school sports. The requirement is for the removal of the existing pitch which is coming towards of its operational life and the provision and installation of a new pitch. The project must be completed by 31 August 2027, in time for the 2027/8 season. See the attached specification for details of the technical requirement. If they wish, providers are welcome to visit the site (by appointment) prior to submitting a response. Requests for site visits should be made to: clubcoach@harrogatehockey.co.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To accommodate unavoidable changes in specification, if essential, once old pitch has been removed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069090
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040649-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39293300 - Artificial grass

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground

45236119 - Repair work on sports fields

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SKIPTON
Postcode
BD23 1QN
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
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), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
Westminster Constituency
Skipton and Ripon

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