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IMPORTANT NOTICE (Amended on 19/10/26)

Please note that the documentation for this tender has been updated. Bidders are advised to review the newly uploaded revised documents before submitting their proposals.

Summary of Changes:

• 1. Submission Method (Correction): Previous state: Incorrectly indicated that electronic submissions would be accepted.

o Updated requirement: Electronic submissions are NOT accepted. All submissions must be sent via post in accordance with the instructions detailed in the tender documentation.

2. Award Criteria: Additional clarification and more detailed information regarding the award criteria and evaluation breakdown have been added to the specification document to assist bidders in preparing their proposals.

These amendments have been made to correct an administrative error regarding the submission channels. Aligning the portal notice with the council's physical-only submission policy, and to provide greater transparency on how bids will be evaluated.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and advise all prospective suppliers to ensure they are working from the latest version of the attached documents.

Scope

Reference

NTC/SKATEPARK/2026

Description

Newbiggin Town Council is inviting competitive tenders from experienced, specialist contractors for the design, supply, and installation of an upgraded/extended skatepark facility in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.

The successful contractor will act as the principal contractor and deliver a turnkey design-and-build package, including but not limited to:

Final detailed structural and user-informed designs for new/refurbished skatepark feature additions, complying with BS EN 14974 (Skateparks safety standards).

All necessary excavation, sub-base preparation, drainage alterations, and concrete slab installation.

Supply and specialist sprayed-concrete construction or modular installation of skatepark features, ramps, transitions, and safety surfacing.

Temporary site hoarding, security fencing, waste removal, post-installation inspection, RoSPA safety certification, and site reinstatement upon completion.

The total available net budget for this contract is £97,767.00 (exclusive of VAT).

Full turnkey project management, material delivery to site, on-site construction, and final commissioning.

Bidders will be required to submit detailed design concepts, fixed-price fee proposals, health & safety methodology (RAMS), project timelines, and evidence of previous relevant skatepark schemes.

Start Date Jan 2027/End Date: March 2027

Total value (estimated)

• £97,767 excluding VAT
• £117,320.40 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2027
• 3 months

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

Contract locations

• UKC - North East (England)
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKG - West Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England
• UKI - London
• UKJ - South East (England)
• UKK - South West (England)

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Tender submission deadline

23 November 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Town Clerk

Newbiggin Town Council

76 Front Street

Newbiggin by the Sea

NE64 6QD

Tenders may be submitted electronically

No

Award criteria

Submissions will be formally evaluated by the appointed panel using the approved 60% Quality / 40% Price matrix. Bids will be scored across the following key areas:

• Design Quality, Flow & Inclusivity (25%): Alignment with the street-plaza design brief, obstacle variety, user safety, multi-wheeled lines, and spatial integration with the adjacent PlayZone.

• Technical Competence & Build Specifications (20%): Structural concrete engineering, mechanical anchoring systems, drainage mitigation, surface sealing, and compliance with the 7-day curing regime.

• Commercial Pricing Structure (40%): Clarity, precision, and accuracy of the fully itemised cost breakdown within the absolute £96,767.00 (ex. VAT) project ceiling.

• Track Record & References (10%): Verified satisfactory performance on comparable municipal concrete wheeled-sports projects.

• Project Program & Delivery Schedule (5%): Feasibility of construction timescales, ensuring full handover before the end of the 2026/27 financial year.

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Documents

Associated tender documents

Newbiggin Skatepark Site Audit Report.pdf

Newbiggin Skatepark Tender.pdf

Contracting authority

Newbiggin Town Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBP-2548-LBHQ

76 Front Street

Newbiggin by the Sea

NE64 6QD

United Kingdom

Contact name: Leanne Lawson

Telephone: 01670 851833

Email: Ask [at] newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk

Region: UKC21 - Northumberland

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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