Tender: Construction of 70m x 40m Multi‑Use Games Area (MUGA) at Hardings Park, Gillingham

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Gillingham Town Council is seeking a contractor to construct a new 70m x 40m (2,800m²) Multi‑Use Games Area (MUGA) at Hardings Park, Hardings Lane, Gillingham SP8 4HX. The works include site preparation and groundworks, a porous tarmac sports surface with slip‑resistant acrylic coating and two‑tone supersport macadam finish, sports line markings for tennis, netball and 5‑a‑side football, perimeter 3m galvanised and powder‑coated weldmesh fencing with lockable gates, divider netting and sports equipment, surface water drainage including perimeter French drains to SUDS standards, 4 LED floodlights on 6m steel columns delivering an average 200 lux with underground ducting and control panel, tarmac access improvements including a 1.2m link path from Riversmeet and inclusive entry points, plus project management, safety signage, warranties and handover documentation. The project must meet Sport England design principles, relevant British Standards and planning conditions, follow sustainable and inclusive design requirements, provide a minimum five‑year warranty on surfacing and structural works, and all works are subject to obtaining full planning approval. Works are expected to commence in autumn 2026 and be completed within 12 weeks, with tender submissions required to demonstrate relevant MUGA experience, insurance, health and safety compliance and project programme details.