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# South Cambridgeshire District Council- Sport Pitches Inspection

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4a41db5-e3c8-4aa4-9bf0-9021ed39f3b3

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking contractors to inspect various sports pitches at Western Park, Phase 1 Northstowe. The procurement, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council- Sport Pitches Inspection," falls under the category of sports fields maintenance services and is located in the East of England. The open procurement method is currently in the award stage, having published on 24th February 2022. The tender period ended on 11th March 2022, with contracts expected to commence on 21st March 2022 and conclude by 2nd May 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facility inspection and maintenance. Companies with expertise in landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas would find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the council is open to proposals from capable suppliers who can ensure compliance with established sports standards and deliver quality assurance for the sports pitches being inspected.

## Notice

The Council seeks a contactor to perform the following: * Inspect the new sport pitches at Western Park, Phase 1 Northstowe to ensure they meet the Sports Pitches Specification o The pitch sizes should meet the core criteria established by The Football Association, Sport England Design Guidance Notes and requirements of the National Governing Bodies. o All the grassed space should meet the required quality standards for sports turf as recommended by the National Governing Bodies. o All artificial surfaces and floodlighting should be constructed to meet SAPCA and ILP standards. Floodlights carefully designed to minimise light pollution by selecting lighting that meets the criteria to localise luminance and confine it, as far as possible, to the pitches/courts. o Meet the National Governing Body standards in terms of design, dimensions, drainage, foundations, and construction. The pitches should be equipped to the Governing Body recommendations including provision of goals, fencing, posts and nets. o The 3G STP to compile with The Football Association and World Rugby guidelines with a 60mm pile and in situ shockpad. The pitch size is to be 100m x 64 but added to that is a safety area around the pitch of 3m leading to a pitch size footprint of 106m x 70m. The FA recommended fence height on all sides of the STP is 4.5m. The STP to be floodlit to an average illuminance of > 200 lux min. o The area allocated for the rugby grass pitch is 120m x 80m, which includes a 10m in goal area and a 5m run-off area for safety surrounding the pitch. o The bowling green to be 6 rink and be 41m x 41m, including a ditch. o A 2-court floodlit, formal MUGA with space for 1 tennis court, or 1 netball court, or 1 basketball court or 4 mini tennis courts with flexibility of each format. The MUGA to be constructed to the specifications of Sport England and the National Governing Bodies of the respective sports. * The sports pitches which require inspecting are as follows: o 1 x Synthetic Artificially Turfed Pitch (100m x 64m) o 1 x Formal MUGA (37m x 34m) o 2 x Mini Football pitches (each 55m x 37m) o 2 x Junior Football pitches (each 91m x 55m) o 1 x Senior Rugby Pitch (120m x 80m) o 1 x Senior Football pitch (100m x 64m) o 1 x Bowling Green (41m x 41m) If you wish to apply for this contract please visit our electronic portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c2e605ea-7b95-ec11-8112-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec736803-3b1d-463f-9ecb-1af8f2ea2b4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 2 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,821 |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CENTRE FOR SPORTS TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec736803-3b1d-463f-9ecb-1af8f2ea2b4e
- 24 Feb 2022 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff37735-325a-412f-9c52-db70f225e85a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec736803-3b1d-463f-9ecb-1af8f2ea2b4e
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff37735-325a-412f-9c52-db70f225e85a
  24th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c2e605ea-7b95-ec11-8112-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

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