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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER ADVENTURE GOLF COURSE FOR SWANSPOOL GARDENS"
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buyer: "WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER ADVENTURE GOLF COURSE FOR SWANSPOOL GARDENS

Buyer: WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3342b4f-45a2-416d-9c07-15eb8a5f4162

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## Summary

Wellingborough Town Council has awarded a contract for the design and installation of an adventure golf course at Swanspool Gardens in Wellingborough. The contract, valued between £250,000 and £325,000, was awarded to Greenspan. Key components of the project include the installation of an 18-hole golf course, entrance gates, security fencing, and associated landscaping. The project will take place on a surplus bowling rink within Swanspool Gardens, located in a residential area near the town centre. The contract period is set from 25th February 2025 to 23rd December 2025, following an open procedure for procurement. The procurement process was completed on 14th February 2025, with the contract awarded on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping, golf course design, and outdoor facility construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the project's scope and value, which align well with the capabilities of such firms. Companies with expertise in obtaining necessary permissions, and those with a track record in delivering complex landscaping projects, will find this tender well-suited to their services. The successful execution of this contract will not only enhance the bidder's portfolio but also contribute to the community's recreational amenities and the conservation efforts in Swanspool Gardens.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quote for the design and installation of an adventure golf course, including entrance gates, security fencing, and associated' landscaping on a surplus c.40m x 40m bowling rink in Swanspool Gardens. You are invited to submit quotes for an 18-hole option, space permitting. The anticipated value of the contract (based on an 18-hole course), to include all design costs, manufacture, supply and delivery, installation, associated site works, reinstatement, preliminaries, contingencies and profit, is PS250,00 to PS325,000. Swanspool Gardens are set in a residential area on the edge of the town centre. The gardens are set within the grounds of Swanspool House, a Grade II listed Georgian building, in Wellingborough's Conservation area. The Gardens are home to an Art Deco Pavilion servicing two tennis courts and a bowling rink. Many established trees which have historical importance to the gardens and are rare specimens are dotted around the site, with floral displays to compliment the tranquil setting. The work will consist of: * Detailed designs for the course, including drawings and specifications. * Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work. * Installing an 18-hole golf course. * Erecting fencing, gates and signage. * Associated landscaping to dress the course. * Any ongoing recommended contractor maintenance and inspection costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34fd052-fa47-4a65-a8ea-c70f53c0fdcc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,775 |
| 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 | WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Croyland and Swanspool |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENSPAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112721 - Landscaping work for golf courses

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34fd052-fa47-4a65-a8ea-c70f53c0fdcc
- 20 Jan 2025 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5db128-018a-42da-b335-74e36c24d423
- 20 Jan 2025 at 09:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100b4758-67ac-4802-9a75-4b34f3368e15
- 15 Jan 2025 at 19:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100b4758-67ac-4802-9a75-4b34f3368e15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34fd052-fa47-4a65-a8ea-c70f53c0fdcc
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5db128-018a-42da-b335-74e36c24d423
  20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100b4758-67ac-4802-9a75-4b34f3368e15
  20th January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.wellingboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk/your-council/finances/
  Tender notice will be available from 20th January 2025
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/941ed7e2-7062-4947-a3e0-19b6ff5c635d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1fefe88b-306d-4413-b0d2-5aa9101e89b3

## Notice URLs

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

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