Scope
Reference
ITT_120852 (TS2370)
Description
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invites Tenders in accordance with the enclosed Instructions and published contract documentation, to undertake works comprising the provision of a new 3G surface to the main 3G pitch at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, Ebbw Vale.
This project focuses on the full refurbishment of the main 3G pitch at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, including the removal and replacement of the existing synthetic carpet and shockpad system. The purpose of this upgrade is to restore surface performance to FIFA Quality standards, improve player safety, and extend the lifespan of the facility.
All works must be delivered in line with the latest Sport England Design Guidance Notes, FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf (2023 edition), and relevant BS EN standards.
At the conclusion of the procurement exercise it is the Council's intention to award a contract commencing January 2026 with a completion date of 20th March 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 20 March 2026
- 2 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Participation
Conditions of participation
Refer to Contract Documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is administering this procurement opportunity electronically via the eTenderWales portal. All documentation has been uploaded to enable direct access following registration.
NB: You must download all documentation directly from the portal, tender documents will not be communicated by any other means.
E-Tender access information:
Go to: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.
Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration.
On registering on the Platform the User will select a Username and will receive a password.
The Password will be sent by e-mail to the e-mail address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.
In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password. Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click 'Forgot your password?'.
Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation. If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must NOT register again - Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.
Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).Please contact the Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.
The Help desk is available Monday-Friday: 8:00-18:00.Telephone: +44 8003684852
How to find the ITT:
Once logged in you must click on 'ITT's Open to all Suppliers'.
The E-Tender references for this contract are: Project_60946 and ITT_120852
Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest button'. This will move the ITT from the 'Open to all Suppliers' area to the 'My ITT's' on the home page. You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification, technical and commercial envelopes along with all relevant documents in the 'Attachments' area.
Should you have any questions on the ITT, please use the 'Messages' area to contact the buyer directly - Please DO NOT contact the named person at the top of this notice. Only messages communicated vias the portal will be acknowledged and responded to.
Tenders must be uploaded to the ETenderWales eTenderWales portal by no later than 12:00 noon Wednesday 7th January 2026.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Response (60%) | Fully priced activity schedule to inform the total tender sum |
Price | 60.00% |
| Quality Method Statements (40%) | Quality criteria to enable bidders to demonstrate their ability to meet client requirements. |
Quality | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
Invitation to tender documentation comprising Tendering Instructions, Evaluation Criteria, Client Specification and Contract Terms and Conditions has been uploaded to the Council's E-tendering portal (ETenderWales)
Contracting authority
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMD-4229-TQWR
General Offices
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6DN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lee Williams
Email: lee.williams@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales