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title: "Portman Road Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)"
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# Portman Road Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-034731f8-b27f-416e-9896-ba578d46110f

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council has recently completed a public procurement process for the refurbishment of the Portman Road Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), a community facility in Reading, England. This tender, classified under park and playground equipment (CPV code 43325000), had an estimated value of £37,975 and was conducted using an invitation to quote method. The contract period is set to start on 22 November 2020 and will run until 30 March 2021. The tender period concluded on 24 August 2020. Sports Courts UK Ltd was awarded the contract on 2 September 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in the public works sector, particularly those specialising in recreational facilities or playground equipment. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, as the contract has been tailored to encourage participation from such businesses. Additionally, businesses with experience in community projects or those capable of delivering high-quality installations in urban areas can leverage this opportunity for growth in a densely populated region seeking expanded recreational offerings.

## Notice

Situated to the west of Reading's town centre alongside the busy Portman Road, the MUGA is a much value local community facility and extremely popular with local residents. With the recent increase in residential dwellings close by, public open space is at a premium in this very densely populated area and the Council is committed to improving its facilities. Reading Borough Council is seeking to completely refurbish the MUGA whose dimensions are 36m x 18m. This was a closed quick quote tender where suppliers were invited to apply via RBCs In-Tend e-tendering system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f42a637-eb54-447c-aa5b-2b367b55853d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Invitation to Quote |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,975 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPORTS COURTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f42a637-eb54-447c-aa5b-2b367b55853d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f42a637-eb54-447c-aa5b-2b367b55853d
  18th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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