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title: "Construction of a Natural Grass Rugby Pitch and an Artificial 3G Sports Pitch"
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# Construction of a Natural Grass Rugby Pitch and an Artificial 3G Sports Pitch

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26278723-9774-4eef-958c-2d977c114e7b

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has awarded a contract for the construction of a Natural Grass Rugby Pitch and an Artificial 3G Sports Pitch. The procurement process was completed on 31st August 2022, with a contract value of £1,500,000. The project is located at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone in England. The contract period runs from 5th September 2022 to 29th February 2024. The main procurement category is 'works' and the procurement method used was an 'open procedure'.

This opportunity to develop sports facilities presents a lucrative chance for construction companies specialising in excavating, earthmoving, and sports facilities construction works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project has criteria that support their involvement. Businesses with experience in similar projects, especially those focusing on multi-purpose sports facilities construction work, are well-suited to compete for this contract with Blackpool Council.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a contractor to develop a natural grass rugby pitch and an artificial 3G sports pitch, at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e958fc-e4cf-4dae-b3df-f1a479a1546d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARRICK SPORTS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2022 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e958fc-e4cf-4dae-b3df-f1a479a1546d
- 18 Aug 2022 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea41ad7-4fa0-4cb0-8e83-7f97b03bfda7
- 9 Aug 2022 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecda302-5612-4ff3-99c9-30f81db088ab
- 22 Jul 2022 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9b6e3a-58a0-4da3-b18e-88c46fe5e4d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e958fc-e4cf-4dae-b3df-f1a479a1546d
  7th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea41ad7-4fa0-4cb0-8e83-7f97b03bfda7
  18th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecda302-5612-4ff3-99c9-30f81db088ab
  9th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9b6e3a-58a0-4da3-b18e-88c46fe5e4d5
  22nd July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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