--- title: "Callington Skate Park" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d292" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d292" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d292.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d292.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-27" --- # Callington Skate Park Buyer: CALLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d292 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d292) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d292.json) ## Summary Callington Town Council is inviting tenders for the construction of a skate park, located in Callington, Cornwall, UK. The procurement falls under the construction and recreational services industry categories. The tender process is currently active in the update stage, with the tender period closing on 24th November 2025, at 5:00 PM, and the award period concluding on 16th December 2025. This open procedure is governed by the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54 and is valued at £300,000 gross, with a net amount of £240,000. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically and must ensure delivery of a hard copy to the Town Hall, New Road, Callington, PL17 7BE, marked "Confidential: Skate Park Tender." This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, landscaping, and recreational facility development to grow their portfolio. The project includes comprehensive site preparation, installation of street-style features, concrete skatepark elements, and extensive landscaping. Companies with expertise in quality craftsmanship and proven past experience would be well-suited for this endeavour, which prioritises innovation, sustainability, and social value commitments. Given the focus on quality and project management, businesses with experience in public works and provision of community facilities stand a strong chance in securing this contract. The contract period runs from 19th January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with evaluation criteria including quality, approach, previous experience, and budget considerations. Being VCSE-suitable, it also encourages enterprise participation from voluntary, community, and social enterprises. ## Notice Construction Plan 1. Scope of Works. The works will include: * Site preparation and demolition of existing fence. * Earthworks, grading and sub-base preparation. * Installation of drainage systems. * Construction of reinforced concrete skatepark elements (bowls, ramps, platforms, coping). * Installation of street-style features (rails, ledges, stairs). * Perimeter works including pathways and landscaping. * Site clean-up, quality checks, and handover. 2. Methodology 2.1 Mobilisation * Establish site compound, temporary fencing and signage. * Set out works in accordance with approved design drawings. * Conduct pre-start meetings with subcontractors and suppliers. 2.2 Site Preparation * Clear vegetation, debris and unsuitable materials. * Carry out excavation to design levels. * Import and compact subgrade fill where required. 2.3 Drainage & Utilities * Install sub-surface drainage to prevent water pooling. * Connect to existing stormwater infrastructure. * Install conduits for future lighting and services. 2.4 Concrete Works * Coping and edging hot dipped galvanised. Cut ends to be treated with corrosion resistant paint system * Formwork, steel reinforcement and shotcrete application for bowls and ramps. * Machine finishing followed by hand-trowelling for smooth riding surfaces. * Expansion joints, coping stones and steel edges installed. 2.5 Ancillary Works * Install prefabricated hot dipped galvanised rails, ledges and modular features. * Construct pathways, seating areas and viewing zones. * Landscape the surrounding area. 3. Health, Safety & Environmental Management * Works to be carried out in accordance with [local construction safety legislation]. * Dust suppression and noise control measures. * Daily toolbox talks and risk assessments. * Waste management and recycling plan. * Public safety maintained through secure site fencing and restricted access. * Working hours 0800 to 1700. * All operatives working on site should have relevant CSCS cards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068531-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | £240,000 | | 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 | CALLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | CALLINGTON | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL17 7BE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Callington & St Dominic | | Westminster constituency | South East Cornwall | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2025 at 12:39 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068531-2025 - 23 Oct 2025 at 13:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067862-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068531-2025 27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067862-2025 23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6567 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6658 ## Notice URLs - https://callington-tc.gov.uk/ - https://callington-tc.gov.uk/community/skatepark/ - https://callington-tc.gov.uk/community/skatepark/TheTownClerkclerk@callington-tc.gov.uksubjectheading:Confidential:SkateParkTenderAhardcopymustalsobesentto/deliveredto:TheTownClerkCallingtonTownCouncilTownHallNewRoadCallingtonCornwallPL177BEEnvelopemustbelabelled:Confidential:SkateParkTender - 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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