Tender

Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council has initiated a procurement process for the construction work titled "Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area" primarily involving the development of a new sports and games facility. This project is set to replace the current Adizone at Cardiff Bay Barrage. The tender falls under the industry categories of construction work, playground, and park equipment. The open competition procurement method is employed here, with tenders required to be submitted electronically by noon on 1st June 2026 through the Proactis Portal. Enquiries regarding the tender must be made by 25th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled to run from 22nd June 2026 to 2nd November 2026, with the possibility of a four-week extension.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, specifically those experienced in playground and park equipment. The estimated contract value is £300,000, making it an enticing prospect for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions. The evaluation criteria focus heavily on quality, price, and community well-being benefits, providing advantages to businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas. Participation in this tender process could significantly aid in business growth by enhancing reputation in handling public authority projects and expanding market reach within Wales and potentially broader regions.

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Notice Title

Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Contractor (with approved sub-contractors if required) to deliver works to a new Sports and Games area at Cardiff Bay Barrage to replace the existing Adizone. The existing Adizone will be decommissioned.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041571-2026
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 1-6 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
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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