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Invitation to Tender

STONEHAVEN RECREATION GROUNDS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

Stonehaven Recreation Grounds Trust, located in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, has successfully awarded a contract for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of an air-supported structure to provide a seasonal indoor facility for tennis. The procurement falls within the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 45212200. This open procurement process has concluded with the contract being awarded to Covair Structures Ltd and was officially signed on 18 September 2024. The procurement process was carried out in compliance with the open procedure method, and Aberdeenshire Council served as the review body for this tender. Key dates also included the initial tender submission deadline on 9 September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, installation, and commissioning services, particularly those with experience in air-supported structures or similar works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can effectively manage seasonal facility adaptations stand to gain substantial growth from this contract. Businesses like Covair Structures Ltd, an SME based in Redhill, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche expertise can successfully compete and secure contracts in public sector procurement. The nature of the project also opens avenues for contractors capable of providing innovative solutions in recreational infrastructure development or those looking to expand into the Aberdeenshire area.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender

Notice Description

Stonehaven Recreation Grounds Trust invites you to tender for a scope of work to deliver, install and commission an air-supported structure to provide a seasonal indoor facility for tennis using two existing outdoor tennis courts located in the town of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the procurement, installation and commissioing of an air-supported structure (aka air dome), that will be the basis for a seasonal indoor tennis facility over existing tennis courts at the Recreation Grounds in the town of Stonehaven. The scope of work is to: 1. Supply air-supported structure to cover two outdoor tennis courts that can be used on a seasonal basis and stored when not in use. 2. Installation and commissioning of the air-supported structure. 3. Taking down of the air-supported structure at the end of the initial season.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538341
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STONEHAVEN RECREATION GROUNDS TRUST
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr Karl Lebedis
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk, karl.lebedis@gmail.com
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600, +44 7879486854

Buyer Location

Locality
STONEHAVEN
Postcode
AB39 2RD
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COVAIR STRUCTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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