--- title: "SBC 1223 Opportunity to provide an Inflatable aquatic adventure facility under a concession agreement." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b6fce99-5784-4d80-bf16-a795a8fb3b53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b6fce99-5784-4d80-bf16-a795a8fb3b53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b6fce99-5784-4d80-bf16-a795a8fb3b53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b6fce99-5784-4d80-bf16-a795a8fb3b53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-02" --- # SBC 1223 Opportunity to provide an Inflatable aquatic adventure facility under a concession agreement. Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b6fce99-5784-4d80-bf16-a795a8fb3b53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b6fce99-5784-4d80-bf16-a795a8fb3b53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b6fce99-5784-4d80-bf16-a795a8fb3b53.json) ## Summary The Stevenage Borough Council is seeking proposals from potential partners to operate an inflatable aquatic adventure facility at Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage. The contract will be for a minimum of five years, with extensions possible. The facility includes pedalos, rowing boats, paddle boards, and additional hire equipment. The tender, with an estimated value of £5,000,000, is open for interested businesses to submit proposals until January 29, 2024. The contract will start on March 1, 2024, and run until February 28, 2029. The procurement falls under the 'Leisure equipment' category. This tender by the Stevenage Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those offering recreational equipment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for them. The Council's emphasis on fair play and an open procedure ensures a level playing field for all interested parties, promoting competition and innovation in the leisure equipment industry. Businesses capable of managing aquatic facilities and providing leisure services are well-suited to compete for this contract, helping them expand their operations and clientele base. ## Notice The Council is seeking requests for proposals for an operating partner to provide an inflatable aquatic adventure facility on the main lake at Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage during the spring to autumn season of each year for a minimum of five years with the potential to extend 1 to 5 years. The operator also has the option of providing pay and play services using on site equipment including 6 x Pedloes 4x rowing boats 8 x paddle boards, the operator may also wish to add to the pay and play hire equipment. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please note the deadline for proposals and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this request for proposals should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7f31c7-94ef-4f62-9a2c-a1671de91b26 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 1HN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Old Town | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37416000 - Leisure equipment ## Release History - 2 Jan 2024 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7f31c7-94ef-4f62-9a2c-a1671de91b26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7f31c7-94ef-4f62-9a2c-a1671de91b26 2nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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