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title: "TENDER FOR GRASS PITCH IMPROVEMENT AT WESTWAY PLAYING FIELDS, CHORLEY"
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# TENDER FOR GRASS PITCH IMPROVEMENT AT WESTWAY PLAYING FIELDS, CHORLEY

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e6a470b-9d25-489f-9e5f-1f2bc00eda1d

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## Summary

The Chorley Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Tender for Grass Pitch Improvement at Westway Playing Fields" in Chorley, part of the works category within the site preparation industry. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract awarded to Duncan Ross Land Drainage Ltd on 13th July 2020. The project, which commenced on 20th July 2020 and will run until 27th August 2021, is being developed in association with the Football Foundation and the Lancashire Football Association, contingent upon a grant awarded in March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping, site preparation, and sports facility development. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, given the Council's indications towards supporting such businesses. Engaging in this project could enhance visibility and credibility within the local community, potentially leading to further contracts in public and private sectors involved in sports facility enhancements.

## Notice

Chorley Council is inviting tenders for grass pitch improvement at Westway Playing Fields, Chorley. This project is being developed in collaboration with the Football Foundation and Lancashire Football Association and is subject to the successful award of a grant. The bid for this grant is being submitted in October 2019 and a firm outcome date is expected by March 2020.The selection process will be concluded by 25th October however the award of the contract is subject to the successful award of the grant and therefore the appointment of the successful tenderer will not take place until March 2020. Interested bidders should register their interest via the Chest www.the-chest.org.uk in order to access the full specification and invitation to tender documentation. The deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on 11th September 2019. Completed tender documents must be submitted and received via the Chest by no later than 12 Noon on 12th September 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a47c504-4bb7-41fa-827e-d5e1912e79bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 27 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,117 |
| 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 | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNCAN ROSS LAND DRAINAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2020 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a47c504-4bb7-41fa-827e-d5e1912e79bc
- 9 Aug 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a0f3db-9958-4f19-9467-e424a391e75c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a47c504-4bb7-41fa-827e-d5e1912e79bc
  12th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a0f3db-9958-4f19-9467-e424a391e75c
  9th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fd66ecdf-b1ba-e911-80f8-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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