--- title: "Invitation to Tender" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STONEHAVEN RECREATION GROUNDS TRUST" published: "2025-09-03" --- # Invitation to Tender Buyer: STONEHAVEN RECREATION GROUNDS TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617.json) ## Summary Stonehaven Recreation Grounds Trust, located in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, has successfully awarded a contract for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of an air-supported structure to provide a seasonal indoor facility for tennis. The procurement falls within the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 45212200. This open procurement process has concluded with the contract being awarded to Covair Structures Ltd and was officially signed on 18 September 2024. The procurement process was carried out in compliance with the open procedure method, and Aberdeenshire Council served as the review body for this tender. Key dates also included the initial tender submission deadline on 9 September 2024. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, installation, and commissioning services, particularly those with experience in air-supported structures or similar works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can effectively manage seasonal facility adaptations stand to gain substantial growth from this contract. Businesses like Covair Structures Ltd, an SME based in Redhill, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche expertise can successfully compete and secure contracts in public sector procurement. The nature of the project also opens avenues for contractors capable of providing innovative solutions in recreational infrastructure development or those looking to expand into the Aberdeenshire area. ## Notice Stonehaven Recreation Grounds Trust invites you to tender for a scope of work to deliver, install and commission an air-supported structure to provide a seasonal indoor facility for tennis using two existing outdoor tennis courts located in the town of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This tender is for the procurement, installation and commissioing of an air-supported structure (aka air dome), that will be the basis for a seasonal indoor tennis facility over existing tennis courts at the Recreation Grounds in the town of Stonehaven. The scope of work is to: 1. Supply air-supported structure to cover two outdoor tennis courts that can be used on a seasonal basis and stored when not in use. 2. Installation and commissioning of the air-supported structure. 3. Taking down of the air-supported structure at the end of the initial season. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538341 | | 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 | 3 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STONEHAVEN RECREATION GROUNDS TRUST | | Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | STONEHAVEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB39 2RD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COVAIR STRUCTURES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities - 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground ## Release History - 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538341 - 29 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513137 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG513137&idx=1 29th August 2024 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513137 Invitation to Tender - Stonehaven Recreation Grounds Trust invites you to tender for a scope of work to deliver, install and commission an air-supported structure to provide a seasonal indoor facility for tennis using two existing outdoor tennis courts located in the town of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538341 Invitation to Tender - Stonehaven Recreation Grounds Trust invites you to tender for a scope of work to deliver, install and commission an air-supported structure to provide a seasonal indoor facility for tennis using two existing outdoor tennis courts located in the town of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://stonehavenrecreationgrounds.online/ - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776617 - https://covair.co.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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