--- title: "Padel Courts: Planning Application, Construction, Operation as a Concession under a Lease Agreement for 3 Padel Courts at Birchwood Community Hub" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e5a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5a9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Padel Courts: Planning Application, Construction, Operation as a Concession under a Lease Agreement for 3 Padel Courts at Birchwood Community Hub Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5a9.json) ## Summary Warrington Borough Council has initiated a procurement process under an open procedure for the planning application, construction, and operation of three covered and lit padel courts at Birchwood Community Hub. This project falls under the industry category of sports facilities operation services and includes additional work related to the management of lighting and associated facilities. The current two under-utilised outdoor tennis courts will be repurposed for this project. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an end date for submission set for 3 April 2025, followed by the opening and award periods beginning on 7 April 2025. This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the sporting facilities and operational management sectors, particularly those experienced in managing long-term concessions and lease agreements. This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for construction firms specialising in sports facility projects and operational management. Companies involved in planning and lighting installation, as well as those with experience in securing and managing lease agreements for sports venues, will be well-suited to compete. The winning provider will gain the rights to operate the padel courts for 15 years under a concession agreement, with the potential for the contract to be re-advertised upon completion. This long-term project with Warrington Borough Council can enhance business portfolios and offer substantial, stable income over the contract period. ## Notice Warrington Borough Council wish to work with a potential Provider to construct and run as a concession, under a lease agreement, 3 outdoor, covered and lit padel courts at Birchwood Community Hub. The land is currently designated as 2 under-utilised outdoor, uncovered, unlit tennis courts. The scope of the tender is to cover the planning application process for change of use, construction of the padel courts, including covers and lighting, alongside all associated works, the running of the courts as a concession under a lease agreement for a period of 15 years and the management of all relevant funding arrangements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Warrington Borough Council wish to work with a potential Provider to construct and run as a concession, under a lease agreement, 3 outdoor, covered and lit padel courts at Birchwood Community Hub. The land is currently designated as 2 under-utilised outdoor, uncovered, unlit tennis courts. The scope of the tender is to cover the planning application process for change of use, construction of the padel courts, including covers and lighting, alongside all associated works, the running of the courts as a concession under a lease agreement for a period of 15 years and the management of all relevant funding arrangements. Renewal: At the end of the contract it is intended that the opportunity will be re-advertised, subject to any extensions taken. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006456-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA1 2NT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 17:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006456-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.the-chest.org.uk - http://www.warrington.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e31be743-e2ee-ef11-8134-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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