--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement for Managed Padel Tennis Facility" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0561e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0561e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0561e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SURREY HEATH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-18" --- # Pre-Market Engagement for Managed Padel Tennis Facility Buyer: SURREY HEATH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0561e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0561e6.json) ## Summary Surrey Heath Borough Council is seeking early engagement with the market to explore the development of a managed padel tennis facility at Frimley Lodge Park, Surrey. Located in the area vacated by the former pitch and putt, this exercise is in the planning stage with the aim of gathering insights to shape the future tender. The pre-market engagement notice published on 18th July 2025 highlights key dates for potential participants, with engagement events scheduled for 18th, 19th, and 21st August 2025. Interested providers should apply by 11th August 2025, ensuring their applications reach the council before the 14:00 deadline. The procurement is categorised under 'Recreational, cultural and sporting services' and extends from 2026 to 2033, with a maximum contract period until 2047. This engagement offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in designing, building, and managing sports facilities. Companies specialising in sports services, particularly those with a focus on long-term investment and sustainability, will find this project particularly beneficial. The facility requires a management strategy encompassing both a rental fee and profit-sharing model, promising financial growth and community impact through enhanced local sporting infrastructure. The competitive landscape will favour businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in sports facility operation and those prepared to engage in collaborative development to meet Surrey Heath's planning and operational criteria. ## Notice Surrey Heath Borough Council (SHBC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to assess interest in delivering a new padel tennis facility at Frimley Lodge Park, on the site of the former pitch and putt area. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=966813560 ### Planning Information Location: Frimley Lodge Park (Old Pitch and Putt Area), Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Surrey, GU16 6HY Approximate area available: 68 metres x 64 metres Potential capacity: Suitable for 6–8 Padel courts, depending on layout and design considerations. Dates available for experienced and interested providers are: August 18th, 19th and 21st. Each engagement event will last up to 2 hours and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Not all applicants will be accepted for an event but this will not prevent tender submission from any provider when/if the opportunity is published. Applications for a session should be sent to loraine.austin@surreyheath.gov.uk. Deadline for applications is August 11th 2025 at 14:00 hrs. Opportunity The council is seeking early input from the market to help shape the future of this opportunity. The selected provider would be expected to: design, build, operate and manage the Padel Tennis facility for a rental fee and profit share. The Council will consider proposals that include a longer-term lease arrangement to support investment and long-term viability. All development will be subject to planning approval. Next Steps We are seeking experienced providers to express their interest and help shape and build the specification for a future tender, so that we can maximise the best possible outcome for Frimley Lodge Park and its visitors. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041195-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURREY HEATH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBERLEY | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU15 3HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Surrey Heath | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath | | Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92600000 - Sporting services - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services - 92620000 - Sport-related services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2025 at 09:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041195-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041195-2025 18th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=966813560 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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