The contracting authority has established a multiple provider ‘Manufacturer-led’ framework to deliver artificial grass pitches (AGP). Providers are 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 two-stage design and build approach. The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and the entities listed at section VI).

The contracting authority has established 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 have entered 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 and Build Contract 2016 (incorporating pre-construction services) to design, supply and install the AGP pitch facility.

A framework managing consultant (FMC) has also been appointed and will prepare designs to RIBA Plan of Work Stage 2: concept design. Providers will then develop the design through RIBA Plan of Work stages 3: developed design to 4: technical design, including obtaining all statutory consents and then install the pitch, including all associated works and services.