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title: "DBOM Tender for a new Basingstoke Leisure Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cffc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# DBOM Tender for a new Basingstoke Leisure Centre

Buyer: BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cffc

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## Summary

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is undertaking a Competitive Dialogue procedure to secure a specialist partner for the design, build, operation, and maintenance (DBOM) of a new water and leisure complex in Basingstoke. The procurement process is active and focuses on services within the sports facilities operation industry. The new leisure centre will be located at Basingstoke Leisure Park and includes facilities such as a 25-metre competition pool, a 20-metre teaching pool, leisure waters with flumes, a gym, studios, adventure activities, and more. Key dates include the Tender Period ending on 20th December 2024 and the anticipated award of the contract by May 2026. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 195,000,000, spanning a 20-year term with an option for a 5-year extension.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure and sports facility operation to expand and secure long-term contracts. Companies with expertise in designing and building modern leisure amenities, managing multi-facility centres, and ensuring high-quality service delivery will find this project particularly suitable. The procurement method employed is selective and entails a detailed process including submission of Selection Questionnaires and multi-stage evaluations, offering firms capable of meeting stringent technical and economic criteria a chance to establish a prominent partnership with the Council. This tender is an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio with a prestigious public sector engagement.

## Notice

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council ('the Authority') is commencing a Competitive Dialogue procedure to find a leisure specialist partner to deliver a new water and leisure complex in Basingstoke. The contract opportunity is for the award of the BDBC Leisure DBOM Contract (the Contract) which comprises the following leisure centres: - Design and build a replacement Facility for the Aquadrome - Aquadrome current facility operation, until transfer of service to the new Facility - Tadley Health and Fitness Centre operation - Basingstoke Golf Centre operation Facilities at the new complex should include a 25-metre eight-lane competition pool, 20-metre four-lane teaching pool, leisure waters with flumes, a 150-station gym, three studios and a spin studio, an indoor clip and climb or similar adventure-style activity, indoor adventure soft play, party rooms and cafe. All procurement documentation is available via Proactis ProContract tendering system, project ID DN749514. Leisure specialists are being invited to submit first stage Selection Questionnaire (SQ) responses for the scheme. Following detailed dialogue work with short-listed suppliers that demonstrate the relevant interest, experience, and capability to deliver the project, it is anticipated that a preferred partner would be identified, approved by the Authority and awarded the final contract in May 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council ('the Authority') is commencing a Competitive Dialogue procedure to find a specialist leisure partner to deliver a new water and leisure complex in Basingstoke. The contract opportunity is for the award of the BDBC Leisure Design, Build, Operate and Maintain Contract (the Contract) which comprises the following leisure centres: - Design and build a replacement Facility for the Aquadrome - Aquadrome current facility operation, until transfer of service to the new Facility - Tadley Health and Fitness Centre operation - Basingstoke Golf Centre operation The contract will operate for a term of 20 years with up 5 years extension available. Following previous consultation, facilities at the new complex should include a 25-metre eight-lane competition pool, 20-metre four-lane teaching pool, leisure waters with flumes, a 150-station gym, three studios and a spin studio, an indoor clip and climb or similar adventure-style activity, indoor adventure soft play, party rooms and cafe. Alongside the core facilities to be provided the Authority is open to bids which could provide additional, optional leisure facilities within the Authority's available budget. As part of the competitive dialogue process the Authority will be undertaking the following response stages: -Selection Questionnaire -Invitation to Submit Outline Solutions -Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions -Invitation to Submit Final Tender Leisure specialists are being invited to submit first stage Selection Questionnaire (SQ) responses for the scheme. Following detailed dialogue work with short-listed suppliers that demonstrate the relevant interest, experience, and capability to deliver the project, it is anticipated that a preferred partner would be identified, approved by the Authority and awarded the final contract in May 2026. Detailed information on the overall scheme, including programmes; specifications and response documents are available to access once registered and expression of interest confirmed on ProContract on project DN749514. All correspondence and documentation release will be conducted via the ProContract portal. Additional information: Documentation is available via ProContract. The procurement exercise is available on Project ID DN749514

Options: An initial anticipated term of 20 years (240 months) with an extension up to a further 5 years (60 months) available.

Renewal: An initial anticipated term of 20 years (240 months) with an extension up to a further 5 years (60 months) available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037200-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000,000 |
| Lots value | £195,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
- 45212110 - Leisure centre construction work
- 45212212 - Construction work for swimming pool
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037200-2024
- 15 Aug 2024 at 14:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025989-2024
- 26 May 2023 at 15:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015162-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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