Scope
Reference
Skatepark
Description
Sprowston Town Council is tendering for a suitable contractor to design and install a new high quality skatepark facility on development land off Blue Boar Lane.
The project will include:
• A base budget of £250,000, with a further £50,00 to achieve a "Wow" factor (total of £300,000)
• Full design and build of a bespoke high quality skatepark with a footprint of approximately of 50m x 50m
• Obtaining of all planning permissions, if required (although we have been advised by the Planning Authority that the skatepark can be built under Permitted Development)
• Any further public consultation as may be deemed advisable/necessary
• Associated works including drainage, surfacing, lighting and street furniture as required
Suppliers are required to give an in-person presentation (maximum of 20 mins + Qs & As) in support of their skate park design and submission. Presentations will be made to an Evaluation Panel on Friday 6th March 2026) at Sprowston Town Council Offices, Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8EW.
Queries and clarifications about this opportunity should be directed to the Town Clerk on 01603 408063, or townclerk@sprowston-tc.gov.uk.
Site Location : Development Land off Blue Boar Lane, Norwich, NR7 8RJ.
What3words: oval.edits.pads
X (Easting), 626075; Y (Northing), 311533
Latitude, 52.654367; Longitude 1.3410415
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 23 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2026
- 9 months
Description of possible extension:
Contract end date is an estimate based on our estimates of contractors' shortest reasonable lead times and construction times. Actual agreed end date will depend on the submitted programme of works of the winning supplier. However, to be clear; the Council's very strong desire is to open the skate park as soon as possible, preferably in 2026.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
Contract locations
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See Tender Invitation Document.
Technical ability conditions of participation
See Tender Invitation Document.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please email to: townclerk@sprowston-tc.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | See Tender Invite Document. |
Quality | 55% |
| Previous Experience | See Tender Invite Document. |
Quality | 20% |
| Budget | See Tender Invite Document. |
Price | 20% |
| Programme | See Tender Invite Document. |
Quality | 05% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Tender Invite Document_v3_Final.docx
This key document contains the Specification, Supplier Questions and Evaluation Criteria. Suppliers MUST complete and return this document as part of their submission.
Sprowston Town Council - Skate Park -Employers Requirements_V2.pdf
Contains the Employer's Requirements, including: Project Particulars; Site Detail; Contract Requirements, Contractor's Proposals; SI Reports and much more.
Also includes the Contract Sum Analysis and Form of Tender which MUST both be completed and returned as part of any submission.
81304_Blue Boar Lane, Norwich_Topological survey.zip
Topological survey dwg file.
Contracting authority
Sprowston Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMDH-7915-GLVT
Sprowston Town Council Office, Recreation Ground Road
Norwich
NR7 8EW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Guy Ranaweera
Telephone: 01603 408063
Email: townclerk@sprowston-tc.gov.uk
Website: https://sprowston-tc.gov.uk/
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
BIDWELLS LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: Employer's Agent
- Companies House: OC344553
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZCB-5879-YWYR
King Fisher House, 1 Gilders Way
Norwich
NR3 1UB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jason Menezes
Telephone: 07787151492
Email: Jason.menezes@bidwells.co.uk
Website: https://www.bidwells.co.uk/
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk