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title: "CBC-1498-T-CB Thornhill Primary School External Works - AWARD"
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# CBC-1498-T-CB Thornhill Primary School External Works - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2756f8fb-6c3c-4bd5-9c32-ff8d35a5e515

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the construction of a natural turf sports pitch and soft play area at Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. The project includes site preparations, earthworks, drainage, and landscaping work compliant with Sport England standards. The contract, valued at £385,333.32 GBP, was awarded to MGBC Ltd. The tender process was open, with the tender period ending on 30th March 2023 and the contract period starting on 11th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas, particularly those experienced in flatwork for children's play areas. Companies interested in projects requiring site preparations, earthworks, and natural turf construction compliant with sport guidelines are well-suited to compete. As the project is located in Houghton Regis, businesses in the Bedfordshire area may find this contract particularly relevant for their growth and expansion.

## Notice

Construction of sports pitch and soft play area. The project covers the construction of a natural turf sports and soft play area adjacent to the new Thornhill Primary School construction, including; o site preparations o level adjustments and earthworks o sports surface land drainage o cultivations, soil amendment (amelioration) o seedbed preparation and maintenance to handover and first use All works recognising Sport England Natural Turf for Sport design guidance notes 2011 with the ultimate aim of creating natural turf sports surface area compliant with sport England PQS (performance quality standards) achieved for year round uses subject to management and maintenance regimes are to be adopted. The site is located in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. Provision Is to be made for the urban nature of the site access routes and local traffic conditions/associated restrictions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca719ef7-a845-4ae4-aaad-8aa7ddf6ac3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2023 - 10 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £385,333 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MGBC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2023 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca719ef7-a845-4ae4-aaad-8aa7ddf6ac3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca719ef7-a845-4ae4-aaad-8aa7ddf6ac3b
  9th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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