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title: "Padel Courts: Planning Application, Construction, Operation as a Concession under a Lease Agreement for 3 Padel Courts at Birchwood Community Hub"
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# Padel Courts: Planning Application, Construction, Operation as a Concession under a Lease Agreement for 3 Padel Courts at Birchwood Community Hub

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ffc0c4b-6e66-4104-a584-395c3974b025

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council invites tenders for the planning application, construction, and operation of 3 padel courts at Birchwood Community Hub, transforming under-utilised tennis courts. This opportunity falls within the sports facilities operation services category and is based in Warrington, England. The tender is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 7th April 2025, and the contract set to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting for 15 years. The procurement follows an open procedure in accordance with the Public Concessions Regulations 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in sports facility management, construction, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will gain long-term operational control through a lease agreement outside the security of tenure provisions of the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act. This contract allows for both construction and concession revenue streams, affording ample room for business growth and stability.

## Notice

Warrington Borough Council wish to work with a potential Provider to construct and run as a concession, under a lease agreement, 3 outdoor, covered and lit padel courts at Birchwood Community Hub. The land is currently designated as 2 under-utilised outdoor, uncovered, unlit tennis courts. The scope of the tender is to cover the planning application process for change of use, construction of the padel courts, including covers and lighting, alongside all associated works, the running of the courts as a concession under a lease agreement for a period of 15 years and the management of all relevant funding arrangements. The Council consider the contract will be a concession and therefore the procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Public Concessions Regulations 2016. The use of the courts will be subject to a formal Lease agreement. The Lease agreement will be contracted out of the security of tenure provisions of the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6dff3e-0392-4b20-a07c-2d51e1408aa0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 17:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6dff3e-0392-4b20-a07c-2d51e1408aa0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6dff3e-0392-4b20-a07c-2d51e1408aa0
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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