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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme is initiating a public procurement process in the planning stage for the design and construction of a new tarmac pump track with a seating area in Lyme Valley Parkway, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The procurement's main category is works, with a focus on park and playground equipment and landscaping work for sports grounds. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement is spearheaded by Rebecca Allen as the contact point. Notable deadlines include a response required by 27th July 2026, and the project's initiation in October 2026 with an expected completion in January 2027 over a 12-week period. An open procurement procedure is employed, offering a contract valued at £112,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational infrastructure, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with a strong track record in community consultation and design. The requirements include drafting a sketch proposal, estimated delivery timeframe, and engaging with community members for feedback to ensure designs meet local interests and are suitable for wheeled users of all ages. Businesses with experience in similar budgets and projects could leverage this opportunity to further establish themselves in fulfilling sub-central government contracts, contributing to local community enhancements. The contract also requires tangible examples of past consultation processes, presenting an opportunity for those adept in stakeholder engagement to demonstrate their proficiency.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lyme Valley Parkway, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1RX

Notice Description

Project Scope: Lyme Valley Parkway has an old BMX track and a reducing skate park; it is being considered using this area to create a pump track. In addition to the new pump track, a seating area is to be included. Background Information: Lyme Valley Parkway lies within the wards of Town and Clayton, the proposed pump track is within Clayton Ward, within the Borough of Newcastle--under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Design and Build Specification: The scheme will involve designing and building a new tarmac pump track with seating in the designated area of Lyme Valley Parkway. Those parties expressing an interest / submission should take into account the following elements when considering and providing a draft timeframe and include a sketch proposal, along with the estimated cost of and an estimated delivery timeframe which considers the items below. > Detailed consultation with user groups, site users, residents/ward members. > Detailed design of pump track. > Installation of pump track. It should also outline how the proposed consultation will be undertaken. The new designs should reflect on the feedback received during the consultation period and the wishes of the local community and should be suitable for all ages, and wheeled users. The pumptrack should include features for all ages, be of a design that is organic, exciting and be allowed to blend in with the rest of the park landscape. There will need to be seating in a solid construction for teens, parents and carers. > Form of Contract: JCT Minor Works with Contractors Design > Contract Value: PS112,000 > Procurement Route: Open Procurement Procedure Indicative Procurement Award Criteria: > Please provide two examples of projects that have been undertaken with a similar budget. (weighting 30%). > Please give examples of how you will undertake the consultation as outlined in the project scope. (weighting 35%). > Please provide a sketch design of the proposed scheme. (weighting 35%) Response required by: 27th July 2026. Response required to: Beck Allen E: Becky.Allen@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk Contract Duration: 12 weeks (consultation 6 weeks, refine designs 2 weeks and construction period 4 weeks)

Planning Information

To engage with potential contractors on a 1-2-1 basis to understand there expression of interest possible submission and early understanding of the project outcomes e.g. sketch proposal, along with the estimated cost of delivery, estimated delivery timeframe which considers the items below: > Detailed consultation with user groups, site users, residents/ward members. > Detailed design of pump track • Installation of pump track It should also aimed at understanding an outline on how the proposed consultation will be undertaken. How the new designs should reflect on the feedback received during the consultation period and the wishes of the local community and should be suitable for all ages, and wheeled users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060875-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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