--- title: "Great Western Academy, Swindon - New All-Weather Pitch" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0659375-a07e-4d41-b987-38163d6ba44a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0659375-a07e-4d41-b987-38163d6ba44a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0659375-a07e-4d41-b987-38163d6ba44a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0659375-a07e-4d41-b987-38163d6ba44a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "JACOBS U.K. LIMITED" published: "2022-01-17" --- # Great Western Academy, Swindon - New All-Weather Pitch Buyer: JACOBS U.K. LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0659375-a07e-4d41-b987-38163d6ba44a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0659375-a07e-4d41-b987-38163d6ba44a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0659375-a07e-4d41-b987-38163d6ba44a.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by Jacobs U.K. Limited for the project titled "Great Western Academy, Swindon - New All-Weather Pitch." This construction work, classified under the CPV code 45000000, is situated in Swindon and involves the design and construction of a new 3G artificial turf pitch to replace an existing grass pitch. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2nd February 2022. The estimated contract value is approximately £1,400,000, and contractors will be appointed based on a qualitative and quantitative assessment, each weighted at 50%. The project is scheduled to commence on 29th April 2022 and conclude by 26th August 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in sporting facilities, landscaping, and turf installation. Businesses that can demonstrate financial capacity, with an annual turnover exceeding £2,800,000, will have an advantage in the bidding process. Given the project's scale and requirements, this is an excellent chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to diversify their portfolios and engage in robust community projects, particularly those with experience in delivering similar sports infrastructure developments. ## Notice The project involves the design and construction of a new all-weather pitch on a school site to replace an existing grass sports pitch. The new 3G artificial turf pitch will include floodlighting, perimeter fencing and a spectator area to comply with Sport England and Football Association design guidance for a full-sized adult club level football pitch. A planning application has been approved by Swindon Borough Council in December 2021 (reference S/20/1509). The successful contractor will be appointed as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under CDM 2015. (Proposed procurement) Single Stage Design and Build (Proposed form of contract) JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Design 2016 with DfE standard amendments Appointment of contractor will be based on the criteria to be published in the tender documents, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the following split: Qualitative assessment [50%] / Quantitative assessment [50%]. The tender response is formed of three parts. Part 1 must be completed by all bidders and Parts 2 and 3 by all bidders who pass part 1. Part 1 - Pass /Fail Criteria listed in this notice Part 2 - Technical Assessment (50% weighting) Part 3 - Pricing Schedule (50% weighting) Part 1 Pass/Fail question 1.1 The estimated value of this contract is expected to be up to approximately PS1,400,000. In line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 the End User requires the annual turnover of potential bidders to be not less than twice the expected contract value. Please confirm your annual turnover is in excess of PS2,800,000 Potential Bidders who answer 'No' will fail the ITT process. 1.2 If requested, would you be able to provide a copy of one of the following: - A copy of your audited accounts for the most recent two years. - A statement of your turnover, profit and loss account and cash flow for the most recent year of trading. - A statement of your cash flow forecast for the current year and a bank letter outlining the current cash and credit position. - Alternative means of demonstrating financial status if trading for less than a year Potential Bidders who answer 'No' will fail the ITT process. 1.3 Of your top customers (ranked by turnover), what percentage of your total turnover does the highest ranked customer account for? Potential Bidders who answer 76%-100% will result in automatically failing the ITT. Contractors wishing to receive the tender documentation for this project should respond to Ralph Ward at the email address below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8355fd6d-fc9e-460d-87f0-dbbb9208b479 | | 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 | 17 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 26 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | 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 | JACOBS U.K. LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 17 Jan 2022 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8355fd6d-fc9e-460d-87f0-dbbb9208b479 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8355fd6d-fc9e-460d-87f0-dbbb9208b479 17th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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