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title: "Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34fe6a82-e72f-4865-bbdf-fb81cc5e49ad

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has recently completed a procurement process to construct a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) at its Bedford Campus, located at Polhill Avenue, MK41 9EA. This project, classified under the CPV code for multi-purpose sports facilities construction works, was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the procurement threshold. The tender period ended on 8 March 2019, and the contract commenced on 8 April 2019, concluding on 22 May 2019. The contract, valued at £101,000, was awarded to Blakedown Environment & Leisure on 1 April 2019.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and sports facility industry. Companies that specialise in the design and construction of sports facilities, particularly those with experience in multi-purpose recreational spaces, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The procurement process favoured SMEs, suggesting that smaller firms with relevant expertise could thrive in this sector, especially those capable of delivering high-quality construction services within a specified timeframe.

## Notice

The University wishes to engage a Service Provider to construct a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) to be located in the grounds of the University's Bedford Campus, located at Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EA. The works involve the design and construction of the MUGA and provision of ancillary items i.e. pre-cast concrete seating and heavy duty socketed basketball goalposts. The primary objective of the project is to provide a full size MUGA for use by the University. The contract for this work will be a JCT Standard form of Building Contract Design 2011 Edition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ebb36d-b47e-49a4-a907-d33f0be39392 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2019 - 22 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKEDOWN ENVIRONMENT & LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

## Release History

- 28 May 2019 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ebb36d-b47e-49a4-a907-d33f0be39392
- 8 Feb 2019 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3b210b-886e-4a20-a3b7-cd827d22b940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ebb36d-b47e-49a4-a907-d33f0be39392
  28th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3b210b-886e-4a20-a3b7-cd827d22b940
  8th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/
  Procurement website University of Bedfordshire

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