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title: "NU/1511 Longbenton Sports Pitch Refurbishment"
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# NU/1511 Longbenton Sports Pitch Refurbishment

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-609b86b5-9929-4034-856b-40dd5255d269

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Newcastle University as the contracting authority seeking bids for the project titled "NU/1511 Longbenton Sports Pitch Refurbishment." The project focuses on resurfacing the 3G artificial grass pitch located at Longbenton Sports Ground in the North East of England. The tender, which falls under the landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas category, is currently in the active tendering stage. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 12th July 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 29th July 2019 and concluding by 15th September 2019. This tender is being conducted through an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports surfacing and landscaping work. Companies with expertise in the design and construction of artificial grass pitches would find this procurement particularly suitable, as the project aims to engage specialist firms capable of delivering high-quality surfacing solutions. Given the project’s budget of £260,000, competitive bids from established firms or smaller contractors with relevant experience in similar works could enhance their market presence while contributing to the improvement of community sports facilities.

## Notice

Newcastle University has 2 artificial grass sports pitches located at Longbenton Sports Ground. This tender is for the re-surfacing of the 3G pitch. The pitch has been the subject of a full condition survey undertaken by Labosport in February 2019. This document together with the Labosport Employers Requirements document sets out the performance, preliminary items, quality control, tender and contractual requirements for the project to replace the artificial grass surfacing to the 3G pitch at Longbenton. It is intended to be used by specialist sports surfacing companies as a basis for their design under a design and construct contract, and as such will enable them to submit a tender for the works contained herein. A design team of internal improvements staff are already in place comprising of a Building Surveyor, Mechanical Services Engineer and Electrical Services Engineer. Planning consent is not a requirement for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5739fd21-5571-4e35-8463-563c059127f5 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 15 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5739fd21-5571-4e35-8463-563c059127f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5739fd21-5571-4e35-8463-563c059127f5
  1st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

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