---
title: "Crewe Padel Development - Market Engagement Questionnaire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b7cb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Crewe Padel Development - Market Engagement Questionnaire

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b7cb

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating a procurement process to develop Padel Courts at King George V Playing Fields, Crewe, focusing on the health and wellbeing of local residents. The industry category is construction work for leisure facilities, and the process is at the planning stage as of 18th June 2026. The council is conducting a soft market testing survey as part of the preliminary engagement phase, with a closing date for responses set for 9th July 2026. The project location is in Crewe, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is classified under works. Future notices will be communicated by 1st August 2026. The total estimated contract value is £2,950,000, exclusive of taxes, pushing the gross amount to £3,540,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure facility construction, particularly those experienced in community-focused sports amenities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability criteria, which supports their involvement. Companies with expertise in sport facility development and community-based projects will find this engagement beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The contract period is planned to extend from 1st October 2026 until 1st October 2046, offering a long-term collaboration opportunity with a reputable public authority such as Cheshire East Borough Council. Interested parties should engage with the preliminary market survey to position themselves favourably for subsequent tendering opportunities.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing survey to inform the future development of Padel Courts at King George V Playing Fields, Crewe. The market engagement will provide an opportunity to obtain insight from providers who may be interested in developing a community focused Padel Court offer at the site to support the health and wellbeing of local residents. The closing date for this survey is 09/07/2026

### Planning Information

Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing survey to inform the future development of Padel Courts at King George V Playing Fields, Crewe.
The market engagement will provide an opportunity to obtain insight from providers who may be interested in developing a community focused Padel Court offer at the site to support the health and wellbeing of local residents.
The closing date for this survey is 09/07/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057455-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2046 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,950,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057455-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057455-2026
  18th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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