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Open tender · Notice 105282-2026

Courts to Canopy – a Nature Restoration Project

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Value
£95k
Closes
27 Nov 2026 (19 days)
Where
Wales
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
11 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027

In plain English

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council wants a contractor to turn the old tennis courts at King George V, Pontardawe, into a meadow with trees, hedgerow, drainage features, pathways and a natural play area. The work runs from January 2027 and must be finished by the end of March 2027; the estimated value is £95,000 and bids close on 27 November 2026.

Good fit for: Landscaping and groundworks contractors able to clear a site and build drainage, planting and paths.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Tight finish date Works to be completed by end of March 2027.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

1.1 Introduction Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (the “Council”) is seeking to appoint the services of a contractor, to enable the transformation of a local Tennis Courts in the area of King George V Pontardawe. The old tennis courts will become a space for people and nature introducing a meadow, tree Planting, Sustainable Urban Drainage Features (SuDS), natural play, hedgerow and pathways. This development will meets local needs, supports communities and their health, builds ecosystem resilience, and enhances biodiversity. The project is setting out a new approach to designing and delivering green infrastructure (GI) in Neath Port Talbot for the benefit of local communities and their natural environment. It is looking at new ways of turning ‘grey to green’ by using nature as a way to combat the effect of climate change; help us deal more effectively with issues relating to noise and air pollution, rainwater run offs and nature emergency. The project will result in the delivery of GI being built into existing policies, plans and work practices. It will illustrate best practices with a view of encouraging similar projects to take place throughout the county borough. 1.2 Scope of Services The project will require two stages, stage 1: 1. Make ready site compound, and provide protection for existing grassland, shrubs and trees in vehicle route to tennis courts 2. CEMP, Sound Mitigation Plan and Risk assessments 3. Removal and disposal of existing site materials; tarmac and fencing surrounding the tennis court Stage 2, installation of, as per detailed design attached in appendix: 1. Re levelling of surface to provide drainage to select SuDS features 2. Replacement of existing drainage pipe at western edge of tennis court. 3. SuDS features, SWALE, Retention Basin…

Getting the documents

etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 5 Nov 2026.

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