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To appoint a single contractor to design and build a Skatepark Facility for the community of Torpoint

Torpoint Town Council · Local authority

In brief

Torpoint Town Council was looking for suppliers for this contract. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 20 months, up to 21 months with extensions, starting 20 December 2025.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The outcome of this Tender will be to identify and select a single Contractor to take the Project forward from consultation to a final design and a completed installed concrete skatepark, to suit the needs of the local young people whilst taking into account a range of ages, abilities and wheels, e.g. scooters, skateboards and BMX, and also taking account of the site constraints. This Tender aims to select a Contractor based upon examples of previous work, financial viability, Health & Safety procedures, skills, experience of working with Councils and Community Groups and expertise to deliver a fully funded project from start to finish within budget. The Applicant is required to provide…Read the full description
The outcome of this Tender will be to identify and select a single Contractor to take the Project forward from consultation to a final design and a completed installed concrete skatepark, to suit the needs of the local young people whilst taking into account a range of ages, abilities and wheels, e.g. scooters, skateboards and BMX, and also taking account of the site constraints. This Tender aims to select a Contractor based upon examples of previous work, financial viability, Health & Safety procedures, skills, experience of working with Councils and Community Groups and expertise to deliver a fully funded project from start to finish within budget. The Applicant is required to provide value for money, use local suppliers where possible, deliver added value, cause minimum disturbance to the community whilst delivering a durable, well designed concrete skatepark built to a high quality that suits the needs of the local young people and adheres to the Authority's requirements. The Applicant must include a breakdown of costs for the Project proposal, including; i) Consultation sessions with local young people ii) Creation of 3D visuals iii) Topographical survey iv) Services searches v) Support with obtaining Planning Permission (cost of application and any surveys requested will be covered by the Council) vi) Project management - H&S and CDM compliance vii) Provision of JCT Minor Works 2016 with Contractors Design documentation viii) Creation of detailed design engineering drawings ix) Preliminaries x) Groundworks & drainage xi) Steelworks xii) Concrete xiii) Ancillary items (seating, bins, sign) xiv) RoSPA Post Installation inspection xv) Launch event xvi) Any other items (please detail) 2.2 The Contractor will be required to run a minimum of two consultation events with local young people on dates to be agreed. 2.3 It is planned for the skatepark to be completed and opened by Easter 2027 subject to Planning Permission being granted and funds being in place. 2.4 The Contractor will be required to support the Council with the preparation of documentation for a Planning Application. The Council will submit the application and pay the fees to the Planning Authority. Any surveys specifically requested by Planning will be paid for by the Council outside of the tender sum. 2.5 The Contractor must meet the requirements of the JCT Contract, take account of any planning conditions and demands that the Council includes within the project management process. 2.6 The Contractor must not exceed the maximum budget for the project which is £400,000.00 excluding VAT. 2.7 All submissions are required to complete and submit the enclosed Selection Questionnaire.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 062342-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 067959-2025
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 072906-2025

About the buyer

From notice 062342-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 October 2025, last updated 11 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.