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title: "Invitation to Tender for Astley Park Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066aa4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHORLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Invitation to Tender for Astley Park Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066aa4

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## Summary

Chorley Council has launched an active tender process titled "Invitation to Tender for Astley Park Playing Pitch Improvements and Associated Works," aiming to enhance football pitches in Chorley, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the 'Construction work' category, with a procurement method of open competition below the threshold. Businesses can submit enquiries until 27th March 2026, and the tender submissions close on 10th April 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2026 and end by 3rd August 2026, adhering to the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023. This tender seeks to support increased recreational and competitive sports demands in the locality and is open for electronic submissions.

This tender provides a substantial business opportunity for construction firms specialising in sports infrastructure improvements. The project involves the creation and drainage of football pitches, along with associated landscape work, which is ideal for companies familiar with sports facility standards and sustainable ground works. With a total estimated value of £480,000, the evaluation criteria include quality, price, and social value, making it attractive for businesses aiming to demonstrate competitive pricing and community engagement. Therefore, companies experienced in similar projects will likely find this tender beneficial as it offers chances for local customer engagement and expansion in the sports facility sector.

## Notice

Chorley Council seeks to formalise and improve the quality of the existing football pitches at Astley Park, Chorley, to meet the FA Performance Quality Standard (PQS) and to be capable of supporting increased demands for recreational and competitive play in the local area. The proposed works include: # a balanced cut and fill to create two 100m x 64m 11v11 football pitches plus run-offs. # an additional 37m x 27m 5v5 football pitch. # new primary and secondary drainage to an existing outfall. # the development of a new grass sward to the regraded pitches. # a 1.1m high perimeter crowd rail and hardstanding to all sides of the Primary pitch. # a new connecting path from the existing pavilion to the new Primary pitch.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023340-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 10:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023340-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023340-2026
  16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=67bedaff-1d21-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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