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title: "542 - MUGA Pitch"
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# 542 - MUGA Pitch

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b12b64c1-3975-4fbc-a089-08ab9d7d3011

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, has completed the procurement process for the "542 - MUGA Pitch" project, which involved the design and construction of a 3G Synthetic Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). This contract, valued at £170,000, falls under the construction work for sports facilities category and included significant infrastructure, such as drainage and floodlighting systems. The award notice was published on 24th February 2021, following the tender period that ended on 30th November 2020. The contract period is from 1st March 2021 to 29th April 2021.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facility construction and related works to expand their portfolio. Companies like construction firms and landscape architects that have experience with synthetic pitches or sports infrastructure will find this project particularly relevant. Moreover, SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability for smaller enterprises, which may offer a competitive advantage in such specialised contracts.

## Notice

Award for the Design and build of a 3G Synthetic Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) sized at 36m x 18m complete with recesses to be used for 5-a-side football. Pitch construction consisting of geo-grid, sub-base, asphalt base layer, 3G Synthetic Pitch and associated access paths. The works inclusive of lateral cross-pitch drainage system with a new silt trap that connects to an existing manhole and 5m high perimeter fencing complete with a new 8m high four column LED floodlighting system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16706a35-04d0-4237-93b4-f59be03163fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 10 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKEDOWN SPORT & PLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16706a35-04d0-4237-93b4-f59be03163fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16706a35-04d0-4237-93b4-f59be03163fe
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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