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title: "Lyme Valley Parkway, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1RX"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf5f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Lyme Valley Parkway, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1RX

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf5f

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme is initiating a public procurement process in the planning stage for the design and construction of a new tarmac pump track with a seating area in Lyme Valley Parkway, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The procurement's main category is works, with a focus on park and playground equipment and landscaping work for sports grounds. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement is spearheaded by Rebecca Allen as the contact point. Notable deadlines include a response required by 27th July 2026, and the project's initiation in October 2026 with an expected completion in January 2027 over a 12-week period. An open procurement procedure is employed, offering a contract valued at £112,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational infrastructure, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with a strong track record in community consultation and design. The requirements include drafting a sketch proposal, estimated delivery timeframe, and engaging with community members for feedback to ensure designs meet local interests and are suitable for wheeled users of all ages. Businesses with experience in similar budgets and projects could leverage this opportunity to further establish themselves in fulfilling sub-central government contracts, contributing to local community enhancements. The contract also requires tangible examples of past consultation processes, presenting an opportunity for those adept in stakeholder engagement to demonstrate their proficiency.

## Notice

Project Scope: Lyme Valley Parkway has an old BMX track and a reducing skate park; it is being considered using this area to create a pump track. In addition to the new pump track, a seating area is to be included. Background Information: Lyme Valley Parkway lies within the wards of Town and Clayton, the proposed pump track is within Clayton Ward, within the Borough of Newcastle--under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Design and Build Specification: The scheme will involve designing and building a new tarmac pump track with seating in the designated area of Lyme Valley Parkway. Those parties expressing an interest / submission should take into account the following elements when considering and providing a draft timeframe and include a sketch proposal, along with the estimated cost of and an estimated delivery timeframe which considers the items below. > Detailed consultation with user groups, site users, residents/ward members. > Detailed design of pump track. > Installation of pump track. It should also outline how the proposed consultation will be undertaken. The new designs should reflect on the feedback received during the consultation period and the wishes of the local community and should be suitable for all ages, and wheeled users. The pumptrack should include features for all ages, be of a design that is organic, exciting and be allowed to blend in with the rest of the park landscape. There will need to be seating in a solid construction for teens, parents and carers. > Form of Contract: JCT Minor Works with Contractors Design > Contract Value: PS112,000 > Procurement Route: Open Procurement Procedure Indicative Procurement Award Criteria: > Please provide two examples of projects that have been undertaken with a similar budget. (weighting 30%). > Please give examples of how you will undertake the consultation as outlined in the project scope. (weighting 35%). > Please provide a sketch design of the proposed scheme. (weighting 35%) Response required by: 27th July 2026. Response required to: Beck Allen E: Becky.Allen@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk Contract Duration: 12 weeks (consultation 6 weeks, refine designs 2 weeks and construction period 4 weeks)

### Planning Information

To engage with potential contractors on a 1-2-1 basis to understand there expression of interest possible submission and early understanding of the project outcomes e.g. sketch proposal, along with the estimated cost of delivery, estimated delivery timeframe which considers the items below:
> Detailed consultation with user groups, site users, residents/ward members.
> Detailed design of pump track
• Installation of pump track
It should also aimed at understanding an outline on how the proposed consultation will be undertaken. How the new designs should reflect on the feedback received during the consultation period and the wishes of the local community and should be suitable for all ages, and wheeled users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060875-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 1BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 14:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060875-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060875-2026
  29th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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