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Tennis Court Resurfacing at Chalkwell Park and Gunners Park

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Southend-on-Sea City Council focuses on the resurfacing and relining of tennis courts at Chalkwell Park and Gunners Park. This contract, categorized under construction works for sports facilities, has been completed with the formal award given to Sovereign Sports Limited. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, the procurement falls under the sub-central government public authority sector. Key dates include the contract signing on 14th May 2026, with work commencing on 26th May 2026 and expected completion by 3rd July 2026. The procurement method used was a below-threshold process, indicating opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in construction work for sports and recreational facilities. With a gross contract value of £99,240, it is ideal for SMEs like Sovereign Sports Limited, who have the capability to deliver quality refurbishment and relining services. Businesses with expertise in Macadam/Asphalt surfacing in the UK regions, especially around the Southend-on-Sea area, could find similar future opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance business growth through similar local government contracts in the public infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

Tennis Court Resurfacing at Chalkwell Park and Gunners Park

Notice Description

Resurfacing and relining of existing Macadam/Asphalt surface - 2 courts at the Garrison Gunners Park and 4 courts at Chalkwell Park

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050458-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOVEREIGN SPORTS

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