Crewe Padel Development - Market Engagement Questionnaire

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating a procurement process to develop Padel Courts at King George V Playing Fields, Crewe, focusing on the health and wellbeing of local residents. The industry category is construction work for leisure facilities, and the process is at the planning stage as of 18th June 2026. The council is conducting a soft market testing survey as part of the preliminary engagement phase, with a closing date for responses set for 9th July 2026. The project location is in Crewe, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is classified under works. Future notices will be communicated by 1st August 2026. The total estimated contract value is £2,950,000, exclusive of taxes, pushing the gross amount to £3,540,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure facility construction, particularly those experienced in community-focused sports amenities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability criteria, which supports their involvement. Companies with expertise in sport facility development and community-based projects will find this engagement beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The contract period is planned to extend from 1st October 2026 until 1st October 2046, offering a long-term collaboration opportunity with a reputable public authority such as Cheshire East Borough Council. Interested parties should engage with the preliminary market survey to position themselves favourably for subsequent tendering opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Crewe Padel Development - Market Engagement Questionnaire

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing survey to inform the future development of Padel Courts at King George V Playing Fields, Crewe. The market engagement will provide an opportunity to obtain insight from providers who may be interested in developing a community focused Padel Court offer at the site to support the health and wellbeing of local residents. The closing date for this survey is 09/07/2026

Planning Information

Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing survey to inform the future development of Padel Courts at King George V Playing Fields, Crewe. The market engagement will provide an opportunity to obtain insight from providers who may be interested in developing a community focused Padel Court offer at the site to support the health and wellbeing of local residents. The closing date for this survey is 09/07/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057455-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2046 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST 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
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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