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title: "Gillett Playing Fields Chorley: Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works"
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# Gillett Playing Fields Chorley: Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1867a90-6e30-4ffc-8b26-eb58f3161d44

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## Summary

Chorley Council is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Gillett Playing Fields Chorley: Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works." The procurement falls under the construction industry category with a focus on improvement works for playing pitches including surface grading, new drainage systems, grass sward development, and the installation of a connecting pathway. The procurement is in the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 22 November 2024, 12:00 PM. The total estimated value of the contract is £125,000, with the project expected to commence on 1 March 2025 and conclude by 1 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and landscaping, particularly those specialising in sports facilities improvements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a pathway for growth and establishment in public sector projects. Businesses with experience in drainage systems, surface grading, and sports turf management will find this project particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Chorley Council is inviting tenders for Gillett Playing Fields, Chorley: Improvement of Playing Pitches and Associated Works. Works will include surface grading, the provision of a new primary and secondary drainage to an existing outfall through a new restricted flow chamber, the development of a new grass sward for the football pitch, and the installation of a new connecting pathway from the pavilion to the redeveloped football pitch. Additional information: Please use the provided link to register your interest and view the tender documents for this opportunity on The Chest, which is the e-tendering portal the Councils use for all opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08819c5d-cfbd-4af9-8ac1-bd706d9bf1fe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 12:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08819c5d-cfbd-4af9-8ac1-bd706d9bf1fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08819c5d-cfbd-4af9-8ac1-bd706d9bf1fe
  25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b1c9383-cb92-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link for opportunity

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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