Surrey Heath Borough Council has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Pre-Market Engagement for Managed Padel Tennis Facility |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | Surrey Heath Borough Council |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | Surrey Heath Borough Council (SHBC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to assess interest in delivering a new padel tennis facility at Frimley Lodge Park, on the site of the former pitch and putt area. |
| Published: | 18/07/2025 08:55 |
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Scope
Scope: Pre-Market Engagement for Managed Padel Tennis Facility
Description:
Surrey Heath Borough Council (SHBC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to assess interest in delivering a new padel tennis facility at Frimley Lodge Park, on the site of the former pitch and putt area.
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Total value (estimated):
GBP 1 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2026 to 31/03/2033
CPV Classifications:
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services.
92600000 - Sporting services.
92610000 - Sports facilities operation services.
92620000 - Sport-related services.
Delivery regions:
UKJ25 West Surrey
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21/08/2025
The engagement has not yet been carried out.Engagement process description:
Location: Frimley Lodge Park (Old Pitch and Putt Area),
Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Surrey, GU16 6HY
Approximate area available:
68 metres x 64 metres
Potential capacity:
Suitable for 6–8 Padel courts, depending on layout and design considerations.
Dates available for experienced and interested providers are: August 18th, 19th and 21st. Each engagement event will last up to 2 hours and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Not all applicants will be accepted for an event but this will not prevent tender submission from any provider when/if the opportunity is published. Applications for a session should be sent to loraine.austin@surreyheath.gov.uk. Deadline for applications is August 11th 2025 at 14:00 hrs.
Opportunity
The council is seeking early input from the market to help shape the future of this opportunity. The selected provider would be expected to:
design, build, operate and manage the Padel Tennis facility for a rental fee and profit share.
The Council will consider proposals that include a longer-term lease arrangement to support investment and long-term viability.
All development will be subject to planning approval.
Next Steps
We are seeking experienced providers to express their interest and help shape and build the specification for a future tender, so that we can maximise the best possible outcome for Frimley Lodge Park and its visitors.
Contracting authority
Surrey Heath Borough Council, PQQL-9321-BBQX
Surrey Heath House, Knoll Road, Camberley, GU15 3HD, United Kingdom
Tel. 01276 707100, Email: loraine.austin@surreyheath.gov.uk
Contact: Loraine Austin
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.surreyheath.gov.uk/
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None