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Published 18 Aug 2026, 11:48 BST

Official UK procurement notice

GBC RFQ Parks Development works at Onchan Carlton Nottingham

Official notice

Authority: Gedling Borough Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£120,000£150,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 2 Sept 2026
Contract term 8 moends 31 May 2027 · starts 30 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The contract will be for the construction of an amenity green space suitable for general recreational use; converting a previous bowling green into a community amenity green space with full disability access and egress, safety improvements, improved footpath surfacing and the installation of outdoor gym equipment and seating.

Contract Duration: Approximately 4 weeks for completion of the construction elements, with an extended contract period of up to 2 months to allow for grass seed establishment, maintenance activities and the first two grass cuts. Timescales will be dependent on weather conditions and seasonal requirements.

CPV: Landscaping work for green areas · Landscaping work for parks · Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 8 moSMEVCSEPublished value£120,000
Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 31 May 2027 (8 mo)Value: £120,000 exc. VAT · £150,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE 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: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 70%
  • Cost: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Cost
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 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
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
18 Aug 2026, 11:48 BST
Last source update
18 Aug 2026, 11:48 BST
Authority reference
CON005532
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-078479
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Landscaping work for green areasLandscaping work for parksLandscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF15)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e66d 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
2 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
26 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

18 Aug 2026 → 30 Sept 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published71 days ago
    18 Aug 2026, 11:48 BST
  2. Clarification questions by63 days ago
    26 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline56 days ago
    2 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts28 days ago
    30 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    18 Aug 2026, 11:48 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Gedling Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PMPJ-4745-GRLM Civic Centre Arnot Hill Park, Arnold Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG5 6LUContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsBids to be submitted through the Council's e-tendering platform via link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/Tenders/Current

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender