Construction and Redevelopment of New Sports Hub, Cafe Pavilion, and Park Infrastructure Works throughout Sloughbottom Park

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council has initiated a construction and redevelopment project at Sloughbottom Park, aimed at enhancing the park's accessibility and amenities to promote healthier lifestyles. This project includes a new sports hub, refurbishment of existing facilities, and improvements to park infrastructure such as footpaths, lighting, and signage. The tender is currently in the selection stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 25th August 2026. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure, inviting interested parties to submit a selection questionnaire. This is a significant public works project, with a gross value of £8.4 million, set in the UKH15 region, covering recreation centre construction, sports facility work, and refurbishment under the main category of works.

This significant opportunity is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of undertaking large-scale construction and redevelopment work. With the project focusing on improving community facilities and infrastructure, businesses specialising in sports facility construction, public infrastructure development, and refurbishment will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The competitive flexible procedure encourages participation by allowing adaptability in the procurement process, thus promoting a fair chance for qualified suppliers. Successful bidders will carry the potential for business growth through the execution of this high-profile project and the establishment of a rewarding partnership with Norwich City Council.

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Notice Title

Construction and Redevelopment of New Sports Hub, Cafe Pavilion, and Park Infrastructure Works throughout Sloughbottom Park

Notice Description

Norwich City Council was awarded UK government's Levelling Up Fund (LUF) to deliver improvements to Sloughbottom Park. The project is centred on health and wellbeing, aiming to improve the park accessibility and amenities for all users, supporting more people to live healthier and more active lifestyles from a young age. This construction project will deliver a linked set of new community and sporting facilities, including: * A new Sports Hub designed to Sport England and Football Foundation standards which will include new changing facilities, including fully accessible facilities; changing places toilet; multi use studio; refreshment outlet and associated office reception and storage facilities * Full refurbishment of existing Pavilion to provide a new cafe facility, public WCs and a community use room, to serve park users. * Existing landscaping to the front of the Pavilion will be upgraded to allow for community use and easy transition between the new pavilion cafe and the new destination play park. * To the south of the park sits an existing BMX track, this construction contract includes providing new footpaths and lighting to the track and the construction of a new modular storage building with lighting and potable water and associated facilities at the BMX track. * Park's supporting infrastructure improvements throughout. The car park will be resurfaced with a new vehicle entrance, lighting and marked parking bays. Paths around the park will be resurfaced and lighting to the central path through the park to improve safety and visibility. * Signage will be installed to assist with public navigation, particularly for the entrance into Sweetbriar Marshes from Sloughbottom Park. * In addition to the main contractors works the following will be completed by specialist contractors under a separate contract: o a new AGP football pitch will be constructed o a new inclusive destination play park. o Improvements and resurfacing of the BMX track, including a new electric start gate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e195
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076327-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212172 - Recreation centre construction work

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GREYFRIARS COST MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Town Close
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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