---
title: "Rakehead Recreation Ground, Burnley - Playing Field Reinstatement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b45"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Rakehead Recreation Ground, Burnley - Playing Field Reinstatement

Buyer: BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b45

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## Summary

Burnley Borough Council is inviting tenders for the reinstatement of the Rakehead Recreation Ground in Burnley, under the title "Rakehead Recreation Ground, Burnley - Playing Field Reinstatement". The project involves the removal of a temporary car park and the reinstatement of a grassed playing field, along with related works on a bituminous footpath. The procurement process is in the tender stage and follows an open method, with a submission deadline of 15th June 2026 at 12 noon. The contract, valued at £80,000, is classified under the industry categories of car park building construction work and repair work on sports fields. The proposed start and completion dates are July 2027 and September 2027, respectively. The works are located in Burnley, Lancashire, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction and landscaping, particularly those experienced in sports field and car park construction and repair work. Given its open competition format and the emphasis on price criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competitive pricing and a track record of similar projects would be well-suited to compete. The project allows for the potential extension under the contract terms, providing further business continuity and growth potential for successful bidders. Interested parties can access tender documents online and should prepare to submit their bids electronically by the specified deadline.

## Notice

Removal of temporary car park and reinstatement of grassed playing field. Works consist of the excavation and transportation of the existing stone surface and solar lighting columns, collection, transportation and spreading of stored topsoil and reinstatement works to a bituminous footpath. SITE ADDRESS: Rakehead Recreation Ground, Hind Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1EQ. PROPOSED START DATE: July 2027 PROPOSED COMPLETION DATE: September 2027

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension of time may be issued under the terms of the contract i.e. inclement weather etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045481-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| 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 | BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURNLEY |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB11 9SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Burnley |
| Electoral ward | Daneshouse with Stoneyholme |
| Westminster constituency | Burnley |
| Delivery location | TLD46 East Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213312 - Car park building construction work
- 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045481-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045481-2026
  18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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