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title: "WHC - Operation of the Splashlands Wet and Dry Adventure Play Area"
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# WHC - Operation of the Splashlands Wet and Dry Adventure Play Area

Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4423412-3cc0-4489-baad-05d9c34d8adf

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the operation of the newly constructed Splashlands Wet and Dry Adventure Play Area located in Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City. The council aims to appoint a qualified operator by September 2019, with operations commencing in June 2020 and continuing until May 2025. This open procurement method is being conducted below the threshold, with the tender period closing on 21 June 2019. Key details include a focus on sports facilities operation services and related services, covering delivery across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sports facility management, maintenance services, and event organisation. Companies that specialise in operations of adventure play areas and similar recreational services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their portfolio and engage with local community initiatives. This is an excellent chance for businesses to contribute to a vibrant leisure environment while securing a long-term operational contract.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking an experienced and qualified operator for the soon to be constructed Splashlands Wet and Dry Adventure Play Area in Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City. It is the council's intention to appoint the operator in September 2019 so that they can input into the final design of the facility with the operation commencing in Summer 2020. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85198ffb-71f5-477b-87b3-a04dd6f783bf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

## Release History

- 17 May 2019 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85198ffb-71f5-477b-87b3-a04dd6f783bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85198ffb-71f5-477b-87b3-a04dd6f783bf
  17th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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