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Published 8 Jul 2026, 16:47 BST

Official UK procurement notice

GS193- Lightwoods park - Bandstand refurbishment Project

Official notice

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow threshold
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Repair & Maintenance (50) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£40,000£48,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 7 Aug 2026
Contract term 7 moends 31 Mar 2027 · starts 3 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Sandwell MBC (” The Council”) wishes to Invite qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a quotation exercise for the works in Lightwoods Park.

To undertake the refurbishment and repair of the Grade II listed Edwardian 1903 bandstand in Lightwoods Park, Sandwell, aimed at preserving historic character while improving safety and usability.

Works will include restoration of decorative features, the replacement of worn or damaged elements and general cleansing of the structure using appropriate materials and techniques in line with heritage conservation standards.

To include ongoing condition surveys carried out throughout the works to monitor the structure, inform necessary adjustments and ensure compliance with conservation requirements.

CPV: Concrete repair work · Repair and maintenance services · Repair work on recreational areas

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 7 moPublished value£40,000
Contract period: 3 Sept 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (7 mo)Value: £40,000 exc. VAT · £48,000 inc. VAT

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

Lot awarding rule: 60% Price 40% Quality

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
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
8 Jul 2026, 16:47 BST
Last source update
24 Jul 2026, 08:56 BST
Authority reference
GS193
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-064398
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Concrete repair workRepair and maintenance servicesRepair work on recreational areas
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6cb Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
7 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
23 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

8 Jul 2026 → 3 Sept 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published111 days ago
    8 Jul 2026, 16:47 BST
  2. Clarification questions by96 days ago
    23 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Latest notice published96 days ago
    24 Jul 2026, 08:56 BST
  4. Submission deadline81 days ago
    7 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
  5. Contract starts55 days ago
    3 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Jul 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    8 Jul 2026, 16:47 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    24 Jul 2026, 08:56 BST
    UK4
  3. Deadline moved to 7 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
    24 Jul 2026, 08:56 BST
    +4 days · was 3 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PJHD-8764-YRJJ Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DEContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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