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3G Pitch Resurfacing and Anti-Climb Security Installation with Maintenance

Braintree District Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Aug 2026 at 09:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 11:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council procured works and services to renew an existing 3G artificial sports pitch in Essex. The scope covers removing and disposing of the old artificial carpet, inspecting and preparing the shockpad, supplying and installing a new 60mm FIFA-compliant artificial turf system, reinstating line markings and checking drainage. It also includes installing anti-climb barriers, or an equivalent solution, to improve site security and deter unauthorised access. Following the resurfacing, the supplier must provide quarterly pitch maintenance visits for five years. The procurement is primarily construction and site works, with related sports-facility repair and maintenance services. Essex County Council acted as the procuring entity on behalf of the council. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement is complete following an open, below-threshold competition. Five bids reached the final stage, including five from SMEs. The award decision was made on 23 July 2026. Bernhards Sports Surfaces Limited received two separate awards: £131,969 gross (£109,974.50 excluding VAT) for the resurfacing and anti-climb works, running from 21 September to 31 October 2026; and £23,760 gross (£19,800 excluding VAT) for maintenance services, running from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031. The competition closed for tenders at 12:00 on 30 June 2026, with enquiries closing at 12:00 on 22 June 2026. Evaluation weighted price at 50%, quality at 45% and social value at 5%. Quality covered technical approach, testing and certification, programme and safety, risk management, and maintenance delivery.

This award demonstrates a requirement for a specialist sports-surface contractor able to deliver both 3G pitch resurfacing and ongoing maintenance for a local-authority buyer in Essex. A credible competitor would need experience removing and disposing of existing artificial turf, assessing and preparing shockpads, installing FIFA-compliant systems, reinstating markings and carrying out drainage checks. It would also need to provide effective anti-climb security measures and manage work safely where the site may involve public access. Strong evidence of testing, certification and quality assurance would be important, alongside a clear programme, risk controls for uncertain shockpad conditions, and reliable reporting, handover and quarterly maintenance arrangements. The evaluation also shows that competitive pricing, demonstrable quality and a social-value offer all matter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3G Pitch Resurfacing and Anti-Climb Security Installation with Maintenance

Notice Description

The requirement is for full resurfacing of the existing 3G artificial sports pitch, including removal and disposal of the old carpet, inspection, and preparation of the shockpad, supply and installation of a new 60mm FIFA-compliant artificial turf system. Reinstatement of the line markings and completion of drainage checks. Installation of anti-climb barriers or equivalent to enhance site security and reduce unauthorised access. Provision of ongoing pitch maintenance services, comprising quarterly maintenance visits throughout each year of five years following completion of the resurfacing works. Budget: Resurfacing works - PS120,000 Maintenance for five years - PS20,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075549-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45113000 - Siteworks

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71500000 - Construction-related services

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£129,774 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Braintree District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bernhard's Sports Surfaces Limited

Further Information

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