How to win: Provision and Installation of Astro Pitch

About this contract

This tender is for the provision and installation of a replacement hybrid sand dressed astro pitch for the primary purpose of playing league and competition hockey. The pitch is located at Harrogate High School, North Yorkshire, and is managed on a day to day basis by Harrogate Hockey Club. The school and the club have joint use of the pitch which is used for competition-level hockey and for school sports. The requirement is for the removal of the existing pitch which is coming towards of its operational life and the provision and installation of a new pitch. The project must be completed by 31 August 2027, in time for the 2027/8 season. See the attached specification for details of the technical requirement. If they wish, providers are welcome to visit the site (by appointment) prior to submitting a response. Requests for site visits should be made to: [email protected]

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