--- title: "Melrose 3G Pitch" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-20" --- # Melrose 3G Pitch Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907.json) ## Summary The Scottish Borders Council is seeking tenders for the "Melrose 3G Pitch" project, aimed at constructing a 3G artificial pitch suitable for rugby and football in Newtown St Boswells, UK. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The tender period ends on 25 January 2019. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically, and there is a minimum requirement of five qualified contractors to be shortlisted for the next stage, pending funding availability. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in sports infrastructure, construction, landscaping, and engineering services. Contractors with experience in building sports facilities that meet international standards, such as World Rugby specifications, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project includes community benefit initiatives, making it attractive for companies committed to social and environmental sustainability, thereby aligning business growth with community development objectives. ## Notice The project is to provide a 3G artificial pitch suitable for rugby and football with the pitch complying with the requirements of World Rugby Artificial Rugby Turf Performance Specification and the latest version of the WR & SDR 22. The pitch is to be capable of hosting international rugby matches. The works include; pitch construction, minor earthworks, drainage, fencing, footpath construction and landscaping. All M & E provisions including floodlighting and utilities will be constructed by the contractor. The carpet size is 122m x 78m and will comply with World Rugby requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council intends to appoint a main contractor to carry out and complete the construction and delivery of the artificial pitch and its associated works. New floodlighting to be provided to a standard suitable for television coverage and flexible enough to accommodate partial use of the pitch and lower levels for training. There is already planning permission in place for the pitch and associated works. The site is within a conservation area and trees to the south and west edges of the site are to be protected. ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340588 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340588 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340588 Melrose 3G Pitch - The project is to provide a 3G artificial pitch suitable for rugby and football with the pitch complying with the requirements of World Rugby Artificial Rugby Turf Performance Specification and the latest version of the WR & SDR 22. The pitch is to be capable of hosting international rugby matches. The works include; pitch construction, minor earthworks, drainage, fencing, footpath construction and landscaping. All M & E provisions including floodlighting and utilities will be constructed by the contractor. The carpet size is 122m x 78m and will comply with World Rugby requirements. ## Notice URLs - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566907. 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