Published date: 18 February 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 11 April 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreation installation - 45212140

  • Construction work for sports facilities - 45212200

  • Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work - 45212220

    • Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities - 45212290

    • Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71242000

Location of contract

EX20 1BL

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

Redesign and Build BMX/Pump Track

Published date

18 February 2025

Closing date

11 April 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

12 May 2025

Contract end date

31 December 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Skatepark Complex, incorporating the BMX track and skatepark, is in need of improvement but due to the size of the project the work is being phased.

Phase 1 is the upgrading of the existing BMX track. An exciting project that will enhance the overall experience for riders and attract more enthusiasts. Okehampton Town Council has assessed the current condition of the BMX track and gathered feedback from the local community and riders.

The BMX track was constructed in the early 2000's and the surface is now deteriorating. It has been repaired over the intervening years by the Town Council's Parks Team but now requires more substantial improvement for health and safety reasons.
The design must incorporate a variety of elements suitable for different skill levels, riding styles and include features that make the track inclusive for those with disabilities, while prioritising safety and the prevention of accidents. The track needs to be tarmacked, or other suitable surface, as the current surface erodes more quickly in bad weather making it less stable and safety of riders is compromised. Sustainable materials and practices must be used where possible in the upgrade, to reduce the environmental impact of the facility as well as improving drainage and surface water flow.

We are looking for a design and build tender for a BMX/MTB/Skate Asphalt surfaced pump track on the footprint of the existing BMX track which is approximately 300m in length. The track needs to cater for all abilities, whilst challenging experienced riders and being safe for beginners as well as being suitable for use for scooters and skateboards.

To apply contact
townclerk@okehampton.gov.uk
01837 53179

Town Clerk
Okehampton Town Council
Town Hall
Fore Street
Okehampton
Devon EX20 1AA

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Emma James

Address

Town Hall
Fore Street
OKEHAMPTON
EX20 1AA
England

Telephone

01837 53179

Email

townclerk@okehampton.gov.uk

Website

www.okehampton.gov.uk