Lyme Valley Parkway, Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1RX

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Published: Jun 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 30, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, urban development and housing and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Roads. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 135,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Project Scope:
Lyme Valley Parkway has an old BMX track and a reducing skate park; it is being considered using this area to create a pump track. In addition to the new pump track, a seating area is to be included.
Background Information:
Lyme Valley Parkway lies within the wards of Town and Clayton, the proposed pump track is within Clayton Ward, within the Borough of Newcastle—under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Design and Build Specification:
The scheme will involve designing and building a new tarmac pump track with seating in the designated area of Lyme Valley Parkway.
Those parties expressing an interest / submission should take into account the following elements when considering and providing a draft timeframe and include a sketch proposal, along with the estimated cost of and an estimated delivery timeframe which considers the items below.
> Detailed consultation with user groups, site users, residents/ward members.
> Detailed design of pump track.
> Installation of pump track.
It should also outline how the proposed consultation will be undertaken. The new designs should reflect on the feedback received during the consultation period and the wishes of the local community and should be suitable for all ages, and wheeled users.
The pumptrack should include features for all ages, be of a design that is organic, exciting and be allowed to blend in with the rest of the park landscape. There will need to be seating in a solid construction for teens, parents and carers.
> Form of Contract: JCT Minor Works with Contractors Design
> Contract Value: £112,000
> Procurement Route: Open Procurement Procedure
Indicative Procurement Award Criteria:
> Please provide two examples of projects that have been undertaken with a similar budget. (weighting 30%).
> Please give examples of how you will undertake the consultation as outlined in the project scope. (weighting 35%).
> Please provide a sketch design of the proposed scheme. (weighting 35%)
Response required by: 27th July 2026.
Response required to: Beck Allen E: Becky.Allen@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Contract Duration:
12 weeks (consultation 6 weeks, refine designs 2 weeks and construction period 4 weeks)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 060875-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Environment & Climate, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 060875-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

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

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £135,000 - £135,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.