DBOM TENDER FOR A NEW BASINGSTOKE LEISURE CENTRE

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Published: Jul 7, 2026

Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Places for People Leisure Limited — €235,313,959

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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Description

Opportunity should be accessed via ProContract https://procontract.due-north.com/Register project ID DN749514.\r
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council ('the Authority') is commencing a Competitive Dialogue procedure to find a leisure specialist partner to deliver a new water and leisure complex in Basingstoke.\r
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The contract opportunity is for the award of the BDBC Leisure DBOM Contract (the Contract) which comprises the following leisure centres: \r
- Design and build a replacement Facility for the Aquadrome\r
- Aquadrome current facility operation, until transfer of service to the new Facility\r
- Tadley Health and Fitness Centre operation\r
- Basingstoke Golf Centre operation\r
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Following previous consultation, facilities at the new complex should include a 25-metre eight-lane competition pool, 20-metre four-lane teaching pool, leisure waters with flumes, a 150-station gym, three studios and a spin studio, an indoor clip and climb or similar adventure-style activity, indoor adventure soft play, party rooms and café.\r
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Leisure specialists are being invited to submit first stage Selection Questionnaire (SQ) responses for the scheme. Following detailed dialogue work with short-listed suppliers that demonstrate the relevant interest, experience, and capability to deliver the project, it is anticipated that a preferred partner would be identified, approved by the Authority and awarded the final contract in May 2026.\r
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Detailed information on the overall scheme, including programmes; specifications and response documents are available to access once registered and expression of interest confirmed on ProContract.\r
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The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to Tenderers and all communications with the Authority, including the submission of Tenderers' Responses, will be conducted via the ProContract system, which c. CPV: Construction work of leisure facilities (45212100). Procedure: Competitive dialog

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on July 7, 2026. Last refreshed 55 days ago. Reference: BASTOKE001-DN749514-11680363. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 16 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Places for People Leisure Limited was awarded the contract for €235,313,959. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BASTOKE001-DN749514-11680363 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Places for People Leisure Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.