The Refurbishment of the Haverfordwest Athletics Track, Pembrokeshire SA61 2RE
Pembrokeshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £300,000
Deadline
26 June 2026
Published
9 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The council wishes to carry out a refurbishment the Haverfordwest Athletics Track, in the vision to repair defects, subsidence and cracking in the surface and bring the track to the relevant performance standards. This will enable the council to continue providing county sports for schools, continuation of a county athletics team.
The track, originally cinder, was built in 1969. Due to the track being in a poor condition in the 1990s, campaigning began for the upgrade to a synthetic surfaced track being installed.
Work started in 2003 and the track was upgraded to all synthetic surfaced 6-lane porous track with an 8-lane home straight. It is believed that the track has been refurbished once since the initial upgrade in approximately 2013. The successful supplier is required to be a Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) approved contractor with the relevant approval for Athletic track works The works, materials and construction methods must be aligned with UK Athletics guidelines to ensure the facility achieves and retains their UK Athletics Level 2 Competition licence.
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Pembrokeshire Council wants to repair and refurbish the Haverfordwest Athletics Track, which was last upgraded around 2013. The synthetic running surface has defects, subsidence and cracking that need fixing so the track meets performance standards and keeps its UK Athletics competition licence — allowing schools and county athletics teams to use it.
Requirements
- Must be a SAPCA (Sports and Play Construction Association) approved contractor
- Must hold SAPCA approval specifically for athletic track works
- All works, materials and construction methods must comply with UK Athletics guidelines
- Work must ensure the facility achieves and retains UK Athletics Level 2 Competition licence
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Repair defects in the synthetic running surface
- Address subsidence issues affecting the track
- Repair cracking in the running surface
- Refurbish the 6-lane porous synthetic track with 8-lane home straight to meet current performance standards
- Ensure the track meets UK Athletics competition standards upon completion
How to Read This Tender
- 1The SAPCA approval is non-negotiable — this is a specialist sector. Check you or your supply chain holds this certification before spending time on the bid. Without it, you cannot be considered.
- 2UK Athletics guidelines are the technical rulebook here. Download these from UK Athletics' website and read them carefully — they dictate materials, dimensions, surface properties and testing. The council will measure success against these.
- 3The mention of the track being 'last refurbished in approximately 2013' tells you this is significant wear-and-tear repair, not cosmetic work. Budget and plan for subsurface investigation and potentially hidden damage.
- 4Level 2 Competition licence is the goal — understand what that means (it's the tier that allows inter-county competitions). The tender documents will specify testing and certification required to prove compliance.
- 5The historical context (1969 cinder, upgraded 2003) matters for understanding ground conditions. Old infrastructure can have unexpected issues. The tender should include a site survey or ground investigation report — ask for it if not provided.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not SAPCA-approved but have relevant sports construction experience, consider partnering with a SAPCA-approved contractor as your supply chain or in a joint bid. Many councils accept consortiums. This widens your opportunities without needing certification overnight.
- UK Athletics performance testing and certification is a key deliverable cost. Confirm upfront whether the council or the contractor funds independent testing to verify Level 2 licence compliance — this can be £5,000–£15,000+ and affects your pricing.
- Look for any mention of social value or local benefit scoring in the tender documents. Sports facilities often score points for community engagement, local employment or training. Emphasize local team deployment, school engagement during works, or apprenticeship opportunities.
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Pembrokeshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 June 2026
Submission deadline
26 June 2026
Notice type
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