Scope
Description
Surrey Heath Borough Council (SHBC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to assess interest in delivering a new padel tennis facility at Frimley Lodge Park, on the site of the former pitch and putt area.
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Total value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033
- Possible extension to 31 March 2047
- 21 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services
Contract locations
- UKJ25 - West Surrey
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 August 2025
Engagement process description
Location: Frimley Lodge Park (Old Pitch and Putt Area),
Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Surrey, GU16 6HY
Approximate area available:
68 metres x 64 metres
Potential capacity:
Suitable for 6-8 Padel courts, depending on layout and design considerations.
Dates available for experienced and interested providers are: August 18th, 19th and 21st. Each engagement event will last up to 2 hours and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Not all applicants will be accepted for an event but this will not prevent tender submission from any provider when/if the opportunity is published. Applications for a session should be sent to loraine.austin@surreyheath.gov.uk. Deadline for applications is August 11th 2025 at 14:00 hrs.
Opportunity
The council is seeking early input from the market to help shape the future of this opportunity. The selected provider would be expected to:
design, build, operate and manage the Padel Tennis facility for a rental fee and profit share.
The Council will consider proposals that include a longer-term lease arrangement to support investment and long-term viability.
All development will be subject to planning approval.
Next Steps
We are seeking experienced providers to express their interest and help shape and build the specification for a future tender, so that we can maximise the best possible outcome for Frimley Lodge Park and its visitors.
Contracting authority
Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQL-9321-BBQX
Surrey Heath House, Knoll Road
Camberley
GU15 3HD
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government