Pier Gardens construction tender back out to the market

An updated tender has been released for the construction work for the Government-funded Pier Gardens project in Cleethorpes.

The first tender exercise, issued earlier this year, was paused in May. Lots of questions were received about the scheme, showing a healthy interest from potential tenderers about the project.

As a result, the Council took the decision to revise the tender documents and drawings to refine certain elements and make sure that prices received as a result of the new tender could be matched against each other for evaluation.

The designs show an array of different zones in the Gardens – from a small park for the skate community at the northern end, through water and woodland play zones in the middle to a quieter, more serene and contemplative area towards the Armed Forces Remembrance gardens.

Input from local people have helped to shape the designs and some of the features in the gardens – from the inclusion of open spaces and play equipment to practical things like public foot washes and bicycle repair stations!

The local skate community were also involved in developing the design of the skate park area alongside international specialists, Betong Park, with all sorts of different elements included in the design.

The successful tenderer will be responsible for the overall Pier Gardens renovation works, including the landscaping and planting, as well as creating the different zones across the site and the skate park area at the northern end of the site.

The tender is available on YorTender (yortender.eu-supply.com) reference 99987, title “Pier Gardens Principal Contractor”.

The tender closes on 11 August, and works are expected to start in the Autumn.