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title: "The Provision of Earthworks at Farington Cricket Club Car Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d5b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# The Provision of Earthworks at Farington Cricket Club Car Park

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d5b

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council, identified by their procurement ID LCC47363, managed the procurement process for "The Provision of Earthworks at Farington Cricket Club Car Park." This contract pertains to the construction industry within the UKD region, specifically in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised an open competition, which was initiated as a tender and progressed to the award stage with a completed contract valued at £385,138. The main activities involved include excavation and installation tasks, with the contract period commencing on 15th June 2026 and concluding on 27th July 2026. The Earthworks project at Farington Cricket Club represents significant public development, aligning with legal regulations codified under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for SMEs and firms with expertise in earthworks and construction. Given the nature of the tasks such as waste management and the installation of advanced geogrid systems, businesses specialising in these areas are ideal candidates. The project also established award criteria balancing cost and quality alongside social value, suggesting a keen interest in economic and community benefits. Companies adept in managing logistical operations and sustainability standards can find promising opportunities in future tenders by the council, continuing to leverage the open procurement methods employed.

## Notice

The facilities at Farington Cricket Club are currently undergoing development, including construction of a new car park. As part of these works, there is a requirement for the installation of Earthworks. The work compromises the following: * Loading and removal of inert material and waste from site and disposal of the same to a licensed waste disposal tip in conjunction with the Waste Code of Practice. The waste is to be tested prior to the start of the works. * Further excavation to reduced levels and disposal of waste to a licensed site. * Excavating to the desired depth as per the drawings. * Installation of filter drain as per the drawings. * Triax Geogrid is to be installed prior to any stone being laid. * Filling to the required levels using imported type 3 MOT (200mm layer).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052887-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £385,138 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOX BROTHERS (LEYLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052887-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 15:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031634-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052887-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031634-2026
  7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foxgroup.co
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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