--- title: "Provision and Installation of Astro Pitch" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069090" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069090" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069090.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069090.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2026-05-01" --- # Provision and Installation of Astro Pitch Buyer: NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069090 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069090) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069090.json) ## Summary The Northern Star Academies Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision and installation of a replacement hybrid sand-dressed astro pitch located at Harrogate High School, North Yorkshire. The primary purpose of the pitch is for playing league and competition hockey, managed by Harrogate Hockey Club. This is an open procurement process with an expected project completion by 31 August 2027, aligning with the 2027/8 hockey season. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 17 June 2026. The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase, with enquiries closing on 21 May 2026. The procurement falls under the category of goods with specific focus on artificial grass and construction work for sports facilities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility construction, particularly those experienced with artificial surfaces and sports ground construction. With a gross value of £336,000 and various award criteria, including quality, experience, and environmental sustainability, businesses with a demonstrated track record in high-quality pitch installation and project planning will find this tender highly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to submit proposals, given their suitability for this project. The contract offers potential growth opportunities, not only in financial terms but also in enhancing the contractor's portfolio and reputation within the sports facility industry. ## Notice This tender is for the provision and installation of a replacement hybrid sand dressed astro pitch for the primary purpose of playing league and competition hockey. The pitch is located at Harrogate High School, North Yorkshire, and is managed on a day to day basis by Harrogate Hockey Club. The school and the club have joint use of the pitch which is used for competition-level hockey and for school sports. The requirement is for the removal of the existing pitch which is coming towards of its operational life and the provision and installation of a new pitch. The project must be completed by 31 August 2027, in time for the 2027/8 season. See the attached specification for details of the technical requirement. If they wish, providers are welcome to visit the site (by appointment) prior to submitting a response. Requests for site visits should be made to: clubcoach@harrogatehockey.co.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: To accommodate unavoidable changes in specification, if essential, once old pitch has been removed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040649-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | Lots value | £280,000 | | 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 | NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | SKIPTON | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD23 1QN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | | Westminster constituency | Skipton and Ripon | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 39293300 - Artificial grass - 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities - 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work - 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground - 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 14:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040649-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040649-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15598 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15599 ## Notice URLs - 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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