Football Foundation Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) Provider Framework 2024-28

Description

The Contracting Authority is establishing a multiple provider "Manufacturer-led" framework of Providers to deliver artificial grass pitches (AGP). Providers will be required to design, supply and install AGP pitches and all associated works to provide sports playing surfaces to meet the requirements of the National Governing Bodies of Sport including Football, Hockey, Rugby Union and Rugby League. The Contracting Authority will act as Funder for Applicants who will come from primarily public sector bodies such as schools and not for profit sports clubs. Works will be delivered adopting a single-stage design & build approach under JCT DB2016 and the Framework Agreement is the ACA Framework Alliance Contract, FAC-1. The Contracting Authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and the entities listed at Section VI. Lot 1: The Contracting Authority is establishing a multiple provider "Manufacturer-led" framework to deliver artificial grass pitches (AGP) and associated works to provide playing surfaces for Football, Hockey, Rugby Union and Rugby League, all in accordance with National Governing Bodies and International Regulations for pitch design. Providers will enter into a Framework Agreement under the Association of Consultant Architects (ACA), Framework Alliance Contract, FAC-1. Applicants who are successfully awarded grants by the Contracting Authority will enter into a Call-Off contract with the AGP Supplier under the JCT Design & Build Contract 2016 to design, supply and install the AGP pitch facility. Additional information: The Authority will award around 6 places on the framework to the highest scoring Tenderers that meet the Authority’s minimum requirements as set out in the Procurement Documents.