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title: "Astro Pitch Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05014b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
published: "2025-06-10"
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# Astro Pitch Replacement

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05014b

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## Summary

The University of Bath, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the replacement of the Astro Pitch at its Sports Training Village in Bath, United Kingdom. The tender involves works related to the removal of the current synthetic turf surface and installation of a new artificial turf system suitable for hockey. This procurement, classified under artificial grass and sports facilities construction, followed an open competition below the threshold in compliance with the UK Public Procurement Guidelines (UKPGA). The contract with Verde Recreo LTD is valued at £333,333.33 and spans from 1st July 2025 to 1st September 2025.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in sports facility construction, particularly those specialising in artificial turf systems. The tender was well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the open competition method adopted. Businesses in the construction and sports facility maintenance industries would find such tenders beneficial, offering an opportunity to expand their clientele in the public sector, improve their service offerings, and enhance industry reputation through compliance with quality and performance standards required by public authorities like The University of Bath. This type of contract allows SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality solutions in sports infrastructure.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to invite proposals from qualified contractors for the replacement of the existing synthetic turf (AstroTurf) surface, including the shockpad layer, at the Sports Training Village, University of Bath. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the removal of the current surface and the full delivery of a new artificial turf system suitable for hockey, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=956820896

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031219-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,333 |
| Lots value | £333,333 |
| Awards value | £333,333 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERDE RECREO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 39293300 - Artificial grass
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031219-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014550-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031219-2025
  10th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014550-2025
  11th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=956820896
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DCD228337X
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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