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title: "Great Dunmow Recreation Ground Project"
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# Great Dunmow Recreation Ground Project

Buyer: Great Dunmow Town Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a97cd30f-dabd-4993-8b63-324985b69a91

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## Summary

Great Dunmow Town Council is undertaking the redevelopment of the Great Dunmow Recreation Ground car park, located at The Causeway, Essex CM6 2AA. The project involves the widening of the existing crossover, demolition of the existing toilet block, construction of a new toilet block, new storage facility, and a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) with surrounding hardstanding and landscaping. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold), and the tender was published on 19th August 2024. The deadline for tender submissions was 27th September 2024, with works set to commence on 28th October 2024 and completion expected by 31st January 2025. The contract was awarded to Castle Wren at a value of £526,460 GBP, as published on 25th October 2024. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, and the total project budget is £600,000 GBP. The industry category is construction work (CPV code: 45000000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and related fields, particularly those specialising in public infrastructure and recreational facilities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, making it ideal for firms seeking to expand their portfolios within municipal and public sector projects. Given the scope of the work, businesses dealing in excavation, landscaping, facility refurbishment, and sports infrastructure development would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The successful bidder, Castle Wren, exemplifies the kind of SME that could leverage this contract to bolster their market presence and establish long-term relationships with public authorities like Great Dunmow Town Council.

## Notice

Great Dunmow Town Council is contracting for the redevelopment of the existing Recreation Ground car park and widening of existing crossover, demolition of the existing toilet block, construction of a new toilet block, a new storage facility and a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) with surrounding hardstanding and landscaping. Your Form of Tender together with your priced Schedule of Works should be returned clearly entitled 'TENDER FOR GREAT DUNMOW TOWN COUNCIL CAR PARK REFURBISHMENT AND ALTERATIONS, NEW MUGA, STORAGE FACILITY AND WC BLOCK - NOT TO BE OPENED UNTIL AFTER 10.00AM ON 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024, and all in accordance with the tender return procedures under Contracts Finder where this project is advertised. The tender submission should be delivered or sent by post to reach: The Town Clerk - Ms A Lindsell Great Dunmow Town Council Foakes House 47 Stortford Road Great Dunmow Essex CM6 1DG The Tender must be returned before noon on Friday 27th September 2024. Failure to provide your priced Schedule of Works may invalidate your tender. Proof of postage will not be accepted as confirmation of receipt by the deadline. The works are programmed to commence on site on Monday 28th October 2024. Tenders will only be accepted for the entire project and not individual elements. Additional information: The following documents have been removed on 24.09.24 due to being uploaded in error - 2304-800-SK001-B Drainage Strategy Sheet 1 2304-801-SK002-B Drainage Strategy Sheet 2 9169-101-TO2 Proposed Site Plan Sheet 2 of 2 Tender Submission Analysis Information Document added 07.10.24

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad44171e-542c-4319-a80f-d1576f2eee28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £526,460 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Great Dunmow Town Council |
| Locality | DUNMOW |
| Postcode area | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM6 1DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Great Dunmow South & Barnston |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | Castle Wren; Jon Little |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 13:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad44171e-542c-4319-a80f-d1576f2eee28
- 25 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad44171e-542c-4319-a80f-d1576f2eee28
- 7 Oct 2024 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 24 Sep 2024 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 24 Sep 2024 at 09:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 23 Sep 2024 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 9 Sep 2024 at 13:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 4 Sep 2024 at 12:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 22 Aug 2024 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 20 Aug 2024 at 10:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 20 Aug 2024 at 09:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 19 Aug 2024 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 19 Aug 2024 at 13:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 19 Aug 2024 at 12:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
- 19 Aug 2024 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad44171e-542c-4319-a80f-d1576f2eee28
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234809cf-d3c9-4554-98e3-16fb7b3f47a1
  7th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/4gzgiouaw903lhllajqzw/APdd6Q_jqhM082fU79x65HA?rlkey=uugzhn5ztyck6kfw2i7cdhrmy&dl=0
  Dropbox link to tender documents. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/4gzgiouaw903lhllajqzw/APdd6Q_jqhM082fU79x65HA?rlkey=uugzhn5ztyck6kfw2i7cdhrmy&dl=0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b3f50b9-0ac0-4716-baa4-d4d034c8b06c
  Form of Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/592da04f-44ee-419c-b5b7-f4f3f3bd2029
  Tender Pack and Schedule of Works
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2ea2f04-d0f3-4993-b293-0951665fd414
  Pre Construction information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7e8012b-5cc2-49be-a65a-8c842afe1688
  Requests For Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/631dfda0-0fe9-4381-9381-2d9f6244b81b
  Proposed Site Plan Page 1 of 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/156ab329-8d6d-410e-a0e3-68fa2200cff7
  Proposed Site Plan Page 2 of 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5f57e29-5182-4ff8-888c-2a5fff91258b
  Drainage Strategy Sheet 1 of 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d60a0525-3796-48ee-8cf6-920251287d43
  Drainage Strategy Plan Sheet 2 of 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1674958e-b2d5-440f-8387-a2a4c8cd5ef0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc5c9319-fb10-498d-bf5b-53a3de8768d5
  Tender Submission Analysis Information Document

## Notice URLs

- https://greatdunmow-tc.gov.uk/

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