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title: "Northampton Bike Park"
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buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Northampton Bike Park

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d967c13-db77-4593-a201-4692e3bf751d

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## Summary

The West Northamptonshire Council is currently managing a public procurement process for the construction of a mountain bike park titled "Northampton Bike Park." This project, classified under the CPV code for constructions related to sports facilities, will be based in Northampton, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10th December 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence in early February 2022, with completion due around May/June 2022. The total estimated contract value is £700,000, with a minimum value of £550,000, and it is being processed through an open tender method following the appropriate thresholds.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in construction and landscaping, particularly those experienced in building sports and recreational facilities. Businesses that possess capabilities in managing significant projects within an expected budget and timeframe will find this tender particularly suitable. The requirement of a performance bond or parent company guarantee indicates the importance of financial stability in potential bidders, therefore companies demonstrating robust financial credentials will be in a strong position to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Council is proposing to construct a mountain bike park on the former nine hole section of the Delapre Golf Centre, Northampton. The mountain bike park will utilise the slopes, undulations, trees, vegetation and general landscape to create a series of winding trails for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities. The Council proposes to enter into one Contract for a fixed period of practical completion, the anticipated contract commencement date is expected to be the early part of 2022, with completion due around May/June 2022. The Council is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement process. All documents and communications issued by the Council's Procurement Team will be sent via the Council's e-Procurement portal provided by In-Tend. In-Tend is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc Potential Suppliers who experience technical difficulties when using In-Tend should contact the support desk Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 17:00: Telephone: 0845 557 8079 Email: support@in-tend.co.uk Completed Tender Responses and communications can only be submitted electronically, using the Council's e-Procurement portal. Fax, post and/or e-mail submissions will not be considered even if received before the relevant Deadline for Submission, set out in Table C, unless there is suitable justification for doing so (e.g. the system was not available). It is the responsibility of the potential supplier to prove if this is the case and acceptance of any bids which are not submitted via In-Tend for whatever reason, will be at the Council's absolute discretion. Where a potential supplier advises that a tender submission deadline may be or has been missed due to the Council's e-Procurement portal being unavailable, the Council should obtain a system report from In-Tend, prior to the Council exercising its discretion as to whether to accept or reject the Potential Suppliers Tender Response. The Award Criteria Questionnaire carries a total weight of 100%, split between Quality which is 60% and Price which is 40%, the project specific questions detailing the sub weighting and the scoring criteria is set out within the ITT documents and can be downloaded via In-Tend once you express an interest. Please note that a performance bond or parent company guarantee is required for this tender and will be detailed in the terms and conditions. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f62aa7a-90bd-4ede-996e-54d40a26cfd6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 26 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 10:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f62aa7a-90bd-4ede-996e-54d40a26cfd6
- 7 Dec 2021 at 10:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f62aa7a-90bd-4ede-996e-54d40a26cfd6
- 6 Dec 2021 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f62aa7a-90bd-4ede-996e-54d40a26cfd6
- 19 Nov 2021 at 12:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f62aa7a-90bd-4ede-996e-54d40a26cfd6
- 19 Nov 2021 at 12:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f62aa7a-90bd-4ede-996e-54d40a26cfd6
- 15 Nov 2021 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f62aa7a-90bd-4ede-996e-54d40a26cfd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f62aa7a-90bd-4ede-996e-54d40a26cfd6
  7th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc

## Provenance

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