--- title: "Abbey Sport Field Access Improvements" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dd42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd42.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-06" --- # Abbey Sport Field Access Improvements Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dd42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd42.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is conducting an open tender for the "Abbey Sport Field Access Improvements" project, which involves the design and construction of a new bowling pavilion at the Abbey Leisure Complex located in the north east of Cambridge. The procurement, which falls under the construction work for sports facilities industry category, is in the tender stage with key dates such as the tender period ending on 9th September 2026, and the contract period running from 12th October 2026 to 12th December 2026. Valued at £60,000, the opportunity invites bids through an open competition method and encourages electronic submissions. Interested parties should note the limited access to the site and plan for minimal disruption to existing sports facilities and pathways. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work for leisure and sports facilities, particularly those experienced in projects requiring comprehensive design and construction expertise. Companies adept in managing logistical challenges such as narrow access routes and constrained urban settings will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. With quality criteria weighted at 60% and price at 40%, businesses offering high-quality construction solutions at competitive prices stand a strong chance of success. Small to medium enterprises with a focus on innovative groundworks and sustainable construction methods may find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and portfolio expansion in the public sector. ## Notice Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the design and construction of a new bowling pavilion at Abbey Leisure Complex in Cambridge, including all associated design works, construction and groundworks. The contractor will be responsible for completing all works relating to the design of the grass guard surfacing sub-base thickness. The contractor can arrange for localised trial holes to determine the ground conditions for foundations for the grass guard. The works are located in the north east of Cambridge, at Abbey Leisure Complex and are on City Council land. The site is situated at the entrance to various sports pitches, cycle track, fit kit, also a well-used through route footpath and cycleway. Vehicles require to access the sports patches to carry out maintenance works. The contractor shall programme the works to minimise access disruption for all of these access needs. The works are to improve the access onto the sports pitches, this is proposed to be grass guard construction, bituminous footway works, and other works include kerbing, fencing, signage, easy gates and cattlegrids. The bituminous footway construction for the footway shall be graded to allow drainage into the middle, where the contractor shall for a low spot. The contractor shall ensure that there is no localised flooding after the works completion. Access to the works site is limited with a narrow bridge, approximately 3.0m wide and a 30 tonne weight limit. The contractor is advised to consider the access and egress to the site carefully as the site is accessed through a residential area with heavy on street parking, and then through the Leasure Complex where there are narrow roadways and restricted turning areas. The contractor shall be responsible for a site compound and parking, there are areas close to the site which could be used, the contractor shall include details (size, what cabins & plant will be on site, maintenance, material delivery etc) in the tender submission. The number of vehicles on site shall be minimised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074530-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 1BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Market | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities ## Release History - 6 Aug 2026 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074530-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074530-2026 6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/cambridgeshire/home ## 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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