Official UK procurement notice
Pump Track · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Lowestoft Town Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionProject Aim
To design and construct a durable, community-focused pump track suitable for a wide range of users and abilities.
Scope of Works
The appointed contractor will be responsible for the full design and installation of the pump track, including but not limited to:
- Site assessment and feasibility considerations.
- Concept design and detailed technical design.
- Ground preparation, earthworks, drainage, and surfacing.
- Supply of all materials, plant, and labour.
- Project management and programme coordination.
- Health and safety compliance (including CDM regulations where applicable).
- Construction and installation works.
- Quality assurance, testing, and certification.
- Site reinstatement and finishing works.
- Handover documentation including maintenance guidance.
Contractors must ensure designs reflect best practice in pump track construction, durability, safety, accessibility, and long-term maintenance efficiency.
Recommended Design
Contractors are encouraged to include a recommended design they believe best meets the project objectives and represents optimal value.
Design Submission Content
Design proposals should include:
- Concept visuals, layouts, and drawings.
- Description of features and riding flow.
- Intended user groups and skill progression.
- Accessibility and inclusive design considerations.
- Materials and surfacing specification (e.g. asphalt, concrete, modular systems).
- Drainage approach.
- Safety design considerations and risk mitigation.
- Maintenance requirements and lifecycle expectations.
Pricing Requirements
Submissions must include:
- Full cost breakdown for design and installation for each price point.
- Identification of optional extras and exclusions.
- Design fees clearly separated where applicable.
- Estimated maintenance costs (if available).
- Confirmation that prices remain valid for a minimum of 12 months from submission date to allow for funding decisions.
CPV: Construction work for sports facilities
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Published value£200,000
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Lot awarding rule: Submissions will be evaluated based on: • Quality, creativity, and suitability of design. • Value for money. • Experience and proven track record. • Deliverability and programme confidence. • Long-term sustainability and maintenance considerations
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
- 4 Mar 2026, 12:09 GMT
- Last source update
- 25 Mar 2026, 15:45 GMT
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-019413- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661f1Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 6 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
Timeline
4 Mar 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 4 dates- Tender notice published232 days ago4 Mar 2026, 12:09 GMT
- Latest notice published211 days ago25 Mar 2026, 15:45 GMT
- Submission deadline199 days ago6 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST
- Contract starts51 days ago1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Mar 2026- Tender notice published4 Mar 2026, 12:09 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published19 Mar 2026, 09:18 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published25 Mar 2026, 15:45 GMTUK4
Published amendments (2)
Clarification Document V1.0 uploaded
Uploaded updated version of Clarification Document V2.0
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
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