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title: "Longton Playing Fields - Drainage Works"
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# Longton Playing Fields - Drainage Works

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c70b9311-6542-4056-bfed-6e86ed01a1f2

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## Summary

South Ribble Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for drainage works at Longton Playing Fields, located at School Lane, PR4 4AA, under the construction work industry category. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure, which is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender stage ended on 12 March 2025, followed by the award stage on 10 March 2025, and the project is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude by 13 May 2025. Duncan Ross Land Drainage LTD was selected as the supplier for this complete package of works valued at £84,350.19.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for SMEs in the construction and land drainage sector, providing chances for specialised firms to engage in infrastructure improvement projects. The work involves setting up preliminary facilities, earthworks, land drainage, and finishing seeding processes, allowing businesses with expertise in these areas to contribute and compete effectively. Companies that excel in delivering quality construction services within defined budget limits would be well-positioned to take advantage of similar opportunities in future procurements by South Ribble Borough Council.

## Notice

This project is for playing field drainage works at Longton Playing Field, School Lane PR4 4AA, the works are tendered as one complete package, works to be undertaken are described within the associated documents. SCOPE OF WORKS (all detailed within the bill of quantities) * Preliminaries - setting up compound area and provision of welfare facilities, site fencing, signage and security as required. * Enabling Works * Earthworks * Land Drainage * Secondary Sand Filled Slit Drain * Light Cultivation, Finishing and Seeding * Topdressing and Verti draining * Sward Establishment and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4762fb9c-0362-4407-86f9-fbe0ca9bc7f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 13 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,350 |
| 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 RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNCAN ROSS LAND DRAINAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4762fb9c-0362-4407-86f9-fbe0ca9bc7f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4762fb9c-0362-4407-86f9-fbe0ca9bc7f7
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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