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title: "Market Research - Multisport Synthetic Pitch"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000505127"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-07-20"
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# Market Research - Multisport Synthetic Pitch

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000505127

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the project titled "Market Research - Multisport Synthetic Pitch", which aims to install a new synthetic pitch at Stewarton Academy, located in Kilmarnock (postcode KA3 5QF). This project, classified under the "works" industry category, has a value of £900,000, with a site start anticipated in January 2018 and completion by August 2018. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with a deadline for contractor questionnaire submissions set for close of business on 31st July 2017. Interested parties should contact John Guyler at East Ayrshire Council for further information.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for contractors with expertise in synthetic pitch installation and maintenance, particularly those capable of meeting International Hockey Federation (FIH) and FIFA requirements. Businesses involved in construction, sports facility development, or related services would be well-suited to compete for this project. By engaging with this market research phase, companies can position themselves to participate in future tendering processes for the project's execution, enhancing their growth potential within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

East Ayrshire Council propose to install a new synthetic pitch at Stewarton Academy (KA3 5QF) which will enable Football, Hockey & Multisports to be undertaken. The Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, offering advice and technical information on the types of surface available and which can meet both International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) requirements, as well as potential other sports. The project value is 900,000 GBP with a site start January 2018 with completion by August 2018.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council propose to install a new synthetic pitch at Stewarton Academy (KA3 5QF) which will enable Football, Hockey & Multisports to be undertaken. The Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, offering advice and technical information on the types of surface available and which can meet both International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) requirements, as well as potential other sports. The project value is GBP900,000 with a site start January 2018 with completion by August 2018. Contractors are invited to apply through the portal by completing the attached questionnaire and returning it to john.guyler@east-ayrshire.gov.uk. No additional marketing material will be accepted at this stage. The closing date for return of questionnaires is close of business, Monday 31st July 2017. The Council shall then review the returns and select a shortlist covering a variety of methods. Consultations are anticipated to take place on 1st August 2017 at the Councils offices in Kilmarnock. Please be advised that due to the size of the response anticipated that unsuccessful companies will not hear back.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290016 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA1 1DD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290016

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL290016&idx=1
  20th July 2017 - Market Research Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290016
  Market Research - Multisport Synthetic Pitch - East Ayrshire Council propose to install a new synthetic pitch at Stewarton Academy (KA3 5QF) which will enable Football, Hockey & Multisports to be undertaken. The Council are intending to carrying out market intelligence with suitably experienced contractors, offering advice and technical information on the types of surface available and which can meet both International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) requirements, as well as potential other sports. The project value is 900,000 GBP with a site start January 2018 with completion by August 2018.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=505127
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000505127

## Provenance

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