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title: "Ground Protection for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025 - AWARD"
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# Ground Protection for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025 - AWARD

Buyer: CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e5a6423-e4f9-42e2-8f42-617c0795d786

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## Summary

The Cheltenham Borough Council awarded a contract for ground protection related to the annual ice rink installation in Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham. Classified under ice rink construction work, this procurement falls within the services category. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure with Grassform Plant Hire Ltd as the successful supplier, with the contract valued at £18,696 GBP. Beginning on 29 September 2025, the contract spans until 28 September 2026. This award, part of ceremonial sports facility construction endeavors, was officially updated on 16 December 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in single-purpose sports facility construction. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with experience in providing heavy-duty ground protection and adhering to technical specifications will find it advantageous to participate in similar future tenders. Suppliers with expertise in the required CPV categories will be well-suited to compete in this segment.

## Notice

Cheltenham Borough Council ("the Council") is seeking quotations for the provision of heavy-duty ground protection for the annual ice rink installation in Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham, to be supplied and installed in accordance with the technical requirements set out in the specifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22be2cc9-8b78-40a6-8c67-c55194805ce1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,696 |
| 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 | CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 9SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRASSFORM PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212211 - Ice rink construction work
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 16:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22be2cc9-8b78-40a6-8c67-c55194805ce1
- 16 Dec 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22be2cc9-8b78-40a6-8c67-c55194805ce1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22be2cc9-8b78-40a6-8c67-c55194805ce1
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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