---
title: "Construction of 6,000m2 grass sports pitch."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000546528"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORT WILLIAM SHINTY CLUB"
published: "2022-01-28"
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# Construction of 6,000m2 grass sports pitch.

Buyer: FORT WILLIAM SHINTY CLUB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000546528

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## Summary

The Fort William Shinty Club has initiated an open tender process for the construction of a 6,000m² grass sports pitch located at Camanachd Crescent, Fort William, PH33 6AN. This procurement activity is currently in the award stage, with an estimated value of £200,000. The deadline for bid submissions was 3rd August 2018, with the bid opening scheduled for the 7th of August 2018. The contract was awarded to Carrick Sports Construction Ltd, and the work is aimed at enhancing the sporting infrastructure in the area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms specialised in sports facility development, particularly those with experience in large-scale earthworks and landscaping. Companies focusing on sports pitch construction, drainage solutions, flood-lighting systems, and health and safety compliance should consider participating in similar tenders to expand their business footprint. With the ongoing need for recreational facilities, this sector offers growth potential for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger contractors with proven experience.

## Notice

Fort William Shinty Club seeks a suitably experienced sports-field contractor for the following works - construction of a 6,000 m2 grass sports pitch at Camanachd Crescent, Fort William, PH33 6AN.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works to include: Use of 11000 m3 topsoil provided by a donor and on-site All necessary earthworks Provision of necessary personnel, machinery and equipment and management of these Primary and secondary drainage appropriate for a heavily used sports pitch that will experience very wet and very dry periods throughout the year Provision and sowing of sufficient and appropriate grass seed togerther with a recommended ongoing maintenance programme Provision, erection and testing of a flood-lighting system to a provisional specification of 4 columns of dual intensity lights- low for training and high for matches; facility to raise and lower the light units; high columns so the lights are pointing downwards to reduce the light intrusion on neighbours; system and light specification to meet Sportscotland guidance Fencing to 2 metres height; access gates as appropriate Pitch markings All Health & Safety compliance; relevant insurance Project timeline Payment points

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438986 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,651 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORT WILLIAM SHINTY CLUB |
| Locality | FORT WILLIAM |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH33 6AN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Fort William and Ardnamurchan |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARRICK SPORTS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438986
- 15 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322319

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322319&idx=6
  26th June 2018 - LCV Cables
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322319&idx=4
  26th June 2018 - An Aird Scottish Water Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322319&idx=5
  26th June 2018 - LV Cables
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322319&idx=3
  26th June 2018 - An Aird Scottish Water Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322319&idx=2
  15th June 2018 - Planning Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322319&idx=1
  15th June 2018 - Feasibility Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322319
  Construction of 6,000m2 grass sports pitch. - Fort William Shinty Club seeks a suitably experienced sports-field contractor for the following works - construction of a 6,000 m2 grass sports pitch at Camanachd Crescent, Fort William, PH33 6AN.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438986
  Construction of 6,000m2 grass sports pitch. - Fort William Shinty Club seeks a suitably experienced sports-field contractor for the following works - construction of a 6,000 m2 grass sports pitch at Camanachd Crescent, Fort William, PH33 6AN.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fwshinty.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000546528

## Provenance

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