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17 Jun 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for "3g Pitch Resurfacing Works" at Wixams, in the Bedford area. This tender falls under the construction work category for sports facilities, specifically focused on the sports goods and outdoor equipment sector. The procurement is in the tender stage with an open competition process detailed as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 24th June 2026, and the tender period closing on 1st July 2026. Interested parties can engage with this opportunity electronically via the Bedford Council's submission portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction and sports equipment sectors interested in public sector projects. Companies that specialise in sports facility construction and have expertise in resurfacing works will find this procurement particularly relevant. With a total project value estimated at £396,000 GBP, participating in this competition can contribute to business growth by securing a governmental contract and expanding service portfolios within regional infrastructures. The process's openness indicates a competitive but accessible entry point for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

3g Pitch Resurfacing Works

Notice Description

3g Pitch Resurfacing Works at Wixams for Bedford Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b77d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057317-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

37450000 - Field and court sports equipment

37451000 - Field sports equipment

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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