--- title: "John Rabson's Skate Park - Design and Build" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b0755d3-4346-4e03-9bb6-650dccc7acfe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b0755d3-4346-4e03-9bb6-650dccc7acfe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b0755d3-4346-4e03-9bb6-650dccc7acfe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b0755d3-4346-4e03-9bb6-650dccc7acfe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-17" --- # John Rabson's Skate Park - Design and Build Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b0755d3-4346-4e03-9bb6-650dccc7acfe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b0755d3-4346-4e03-9bb6-650dccc7acfe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b0755d3-4346-4e03-9bb6-650dccc7acfe.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is looking to procure a project for the creation of a skate park at John Rabson's Recreation Ground. The project, titled "John Rabson's Skate Park - Design and Build," falls under the industry category of Construction work and Outdoor sports equipment. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a budget of £275,000. The tender period ends on July 3, 2023, and the contract period is from September 4, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The project is located in Bridge Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LU, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity presented by Reading Borough Council is well-suited for businesses involved in construction work and outdoor sports equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project offers a chance for companies to showcase their expertise in design development, project management, construction, and site maintenance. Businesses interested in community-focused projects and outdoor leisure facilities would find this tender a valuable opportunity for business growth and community impact. ## Notice John Rabson's Recreation Ground is a very popular park that has several facilities such as a children's play area, grass football pitches, 5G football pitches, tennis course and an adjoining leisure centre. Reading Borough Council propose to install a skate park at this site for the use of the wider community. Design of the new facility is to create a design that is safe and accessible for all wheel users such as scooters, BMX and skateboard riders. The appointed contractor will project manage all aspects of the design development, build and maintenance of the site from planning application through to consultation, build and a post installation inspection once the build is complete. You should therefore include all elements of the Skate Park design, planning process, consultation, construction, delivery, and installation costs within your quotation. Budget The budget figure is ?275,000 excluding V.A.T. Schemes in excess of this figure will not be included in the final selection process. There is no contingency sum for this project. 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/2924a603-e327-483f-b802-c8336c7fed91 | | 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 | 17 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2023 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £275,000 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 17 May 2023 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2924a603-e327-483f-b802-c8336c7fed91 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2924a603-e327-483f-b802-c8336c7fed91 17th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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