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Official UK procurement notice

Callington Skate Park · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Callington Town Council (Local council)

WorksOpen procedureAbove thresholdVCSE suitable
Published estimate£240,000≈ £262k / year · £300,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 24 Nov 2025
Contract term 11 moends 31 Dec 2026 · starts 19 Jan 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Construction Plan

  1. Scope of Works. The works will include:
  • Site preparation and demolition of existing fence.
  • Earthworks, grading and sub-base preparation.
  • Installation of drainage systems.
  • Construction of reinforced concrete skatepark elements (bowls, ramps, platforms, coping).
  • Installation of street-style features (rails, ledges, stairs).
  • Perimeter works including pathways and landscaping.
  • Site clean-up, quality checks, and handover.
  1. Methodology

2.1 Mobilisation

  • Establish site compound, temporary fencing and signage.
  • Set out works in accordance with approved design drawings.
  • Conduct pre-start meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.

2.2 Site Preparation

  • Clear vegetation, debris and unsuitable materials.
  • Carry out excavation to design levels.
  • Import and compact subgrade fill where required.

2.3 Drainage & Utilities

  • Install sub-surface drainage to prevent water pooling.
  • Connect to existing stormwater infrastructure.
  • Install conduits for future lighting and services.

2.4 Concrete Works

  • Coping and edging hot dipped galvanised. Cut ends to be treated with corrosion resistant paint system
  • Formwork, steel reinforcement and shotcrete application for bowls and ramps.
  • Machine finishing followed by hand-trowelling for smooth riding surfaces.
  • Expansion joints, coping stones and steel edges installed.

2.5 Ancillary Works

  • Install prefabricated hot dipped galvanised rails, ledges and modular features.
  • Construct pathways, seating areas and viewing zones.
  • Landscape the surrounding area.
  1. Health, Safety & Environmental Management
  • Works to be carried out in accordance with [local construction safety legislation].
  • Dust suppression and noise control measures.
  • Daily toolbox talks and risk assessments.
  • Waste management and recycling plan.
  • Public safety maintained through secure site fencing and restricted access.
  • Working hours 0800 to 1700.
  • All operatives working on site should have relevant CSCS cards.

CPV: Construction work · Other community, social and personal services · Recreational, cultural and sporting services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 11 moVCSEPublished value£240,000
Contract period: 19 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 (11 mo)Value: £240,000 exc. VAT · £300,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: VCSE eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 95%Price: 5%
Published sub-criteria (6)
  • Quality: 50%
  • Approach: 20%
  • Previous Experience: 15%
  • Management and Communication: 5%
  • Programme: 5%
  • Budget: 5%
Published award criteria (6)
  • Quality: Evaluation will consider the supplier's understanding of the specification, proposed methodology, staffing and resource plan, delivery timescales, innovation, and ability to meet required outcomes. Quality will also consider social value and sustainability commitments relevant to the contract.
  • Approach
  • Previous Experience
  • Management and Communication
  • Programme
  • Budget
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 5 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 0.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
23 Oct 2025, 14:34 BST
Last source update
27 Oct 2025, 12:39 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 16 Dec 2025
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-067862
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction workOther community, social and personal servicesRecreational, cultural and sporting services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d292 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Submission deadline
24 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

callington-tc.gov.uk/community/skatepark/ ↗

The Town Clerk

clerk@callington-tc.gov.uk

subject heading: Confidential: Skate Park Tender

A hard copy must also be sent to/delivered to:

The Town Clerk

Callington Town Council

Town Hall

New Road

Callington

Cornwall

PL17 7BE

Envelope must be labelled: Confidential: Skate Park Tender

Timeline

23 Oct 2025 → 19 Jan 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published369 days ago
    23 Oct 2025, 14:34 BST
  2. Latest notice published366 days ago
    27 Oct 2025, 12:39 GMT
  3. Submission deadline337 days ago
    24 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by315 days ago
    16 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Contract starts282 days ago
    19 Jan 2026

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Oct 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    23 Oct 2025, 14:34 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    27 Oct 2025, 12:39 GMT
    UK4
  3. Deadline moved to 24 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
    27 Oct 2025, 12:39 GMT
    +7 days · was 17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Callington Town Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PXBQ-3498-YYGL The Town Hall, New Road, Callington, South West, PL17 7BEContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender