--- title: "UOW991 University of Worcester Outdoor Covered Cricket Facility" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068cc1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068cc1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cc1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cc1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER" published: "2026-04-28" --- # UOW991 University of Worcester Outdoor Covered Cricket Facility Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068cc1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068cc1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cc1.json) ## Summary The University of Worcester, a sub-central government public authority located at Henwick Grove, Worcester, UK, is currently in the planning stage for a tender process to construct an Outdoor Covered Cricket Facility at its Severn Campus. Market engagement is scheduled with activities such as site visits commencing by 1 June 2026, whilst tender notices are expected to be published on 22 June 2026. The project is categorised under construction work for sports facilities and landscaping work for related areas, with the contract period potentially extending from 2 November 2026 to 15 September 2028. Adhering to ECB guidelines, the facility will host ten cricket lanes and accommodate two indoor matches, enhancing spectator experience and accessibility. This tender exemplifies a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and sports facility development, particularly those with expertise in leisure infrastructure and landscaping. The University of Worcester aims to appoint a contractor through a competitive and flexible process, which may include a Single or 2 Stage JCT Design and Build Contract, providing substantial potential for firms specialising in such contractual frameworks. Companies with a proven track record in building sports facilities and applying accessibility innovations, such as anti-climb fencing and advanced storage solutions, would be well-positioned to bid successfully, offering them a chance to expand their footprint in the public sector sports infrastructure market. ## Notice The University of Worcester is seeking to develop an Outdoor Covered Cricket Facility at its Severn Campus. The development shall be in accordance with the ECB's guidance Covered Outdoor Cricket Facilities - Developing Your Project and Covered Outdoor Cricket Facilities - Design Guide v1.1. The key elements of the University's proposal are:- * 10 lanes. * Provide opportunities for two indoor matches to be played concurrently. * A facility that is 46m long and 56m wide * Areas between the game zones to be greater than the minimum (hence the wider facility) to allow for improved spectator experience and for wheelchairs to pass * Lane width - Elite level at 4m * Orientation as close to Noth South as possible - with the bowler coming from the northern end. * Location on the site to be in the southern part of the site. * Storage for bowling machines to be within the covered outdoor facility with suitable protection against frost and damp at the bowlers' end * Storage, in the form of open units, for players' bags and equipment at the bowlers' end outside of the playing area. * Covered facility to be surrounded by anti-climb fencing (same height as that surrounding the University's all weather pitches) with access gates on the northern and eastern boundaries (exact details tbc) * Soft and hard landscaping to be provided to the perimeter A full scope of services for the appointed contractor will be developed and will be issued as part of the procurement process. It is envisaged the contractor will be appointed on either a Single or 2 Stage JCT Design and Build Contract. The University is looking to run a competitive flexible process commencing with a Preliminary Market Engagement Stage which will help to guide the next stages of the process. ### Planning Information Preliminary Market Engagement Process, to include a site visit, further details can be accessed via In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038582-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 15 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR2 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | St Clement | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities - 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 12:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038582-2026 - 28 Apr 2026 at 12:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038573-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038582-2026 28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038573-2026 28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.ac.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home - 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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