--- title: "DN820062 UK4 Tender Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067f55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067f55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067f55.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-29" --- # DN820062 UK4 Tender Notice Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067f55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067f55.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is currently at the Tender stage for the Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub Phase 1 project. This active procurement process seeks a construction contractor for works including groundworks, pavilion construction, car park, drainage, footpaths, and play area elements, with a fixed budget composed of grant and S106 funding. The contract, valued at GBP 4.5 million (gross value GBP 5.4 million), aims to deliver these initial phases by the end of 2027. Bidders must submit expressions of interest and respond to Part 1 of the procurement by 3rd August 2026, with clarifications due by 27th July 2026 on the ProContract tender portal. This tender is part of a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and opportunities to participate require registration with ProContract. Located within the UKK14 region, this contract sits under the sub-central public authority classification. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the construction of sports facilities, engineering design, and landscaping work. Ideal bidders will have a proven track record in developing leisure and sports infrastructure, with the capacity to handle complex projects efficiently under competitive tender procedures. The competitive flexible method allows for tailored responses, fostering innovation and value creation, making it particularly attractive to companies adept at navigating selective procurement and maximising commercial potential in public-sector contracts. The project’s substantial budget and detailed scope present an excellent growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council (SBC) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced provider for the provision of the Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub Phase 1 Works. SBC are seeking a contractor to design and build the first phase of the Wichelstowe Community Sports Hub. The budget for the works is fixed and is a made up of a combination of grant and S106 funding. As such the full scheme will not all be delivered in this first Phase. It is anticipated that the Phase 1 works will include groundworks, pavilion, car park, drainage, footpaths and an element of play. The all weather football pitch will be delivered by a third party under the Football Foundation framework. Full details relating to the Works are provided in the tender documents. This tender opportunity will be in the form of a 2 Stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, meaning bidders will submit Part 1 first and will then be invited to submit part 2 should they pass the Conditions of Participation set out in Stage 1. Please note that the Stage 2 tender documents are provided in draft at this stage for information and only.Please refer to the timeline in the section below. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 27th July 2026, 1600 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued on the ProContract tender portal. Conditions of Participations responses are required to be submitted no later than 3rd August 2026, 1600 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN820062 ### Planning Information To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents. Reference DN812473 Suppliers wishing to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement Teams meeting must contact Emma Leake at SBC via the details provided by 24th April 2026 16:00 hrs The meeting(s) will be arranged following the closure of this period and are anticipated to take place during the weeks commencing 4th May 2026 and 11th May 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060951-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Nov 2026 - 20 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works ## Release History - 29 Jun 2026 at 16:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060951-2026 - 9 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032546-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060951-2026 29th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032546-2026 9th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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