Define the site and users
State the site, footprint, existing base, sports, expected use, access model and any staged development.
Sports & Courts · Council answer
What Should Councils Check When Procuring Sports Surfaces?
A council procurement process is stronger when the operating and maintenance requirements are defined before product comparisons begin. This makes proposals easier to compare and reduces hidden scope gaps.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Request evidence at the right level
Ask for current product information relevant to the actual proposed system rather than assuming one certificate or rating applies across a whole product family.
Separate product supply from local works
Civil repairs, installation, electrical work, approvals and ongoing site management should be clearly allocated rather than assumed to be inside the product price.
Move from knowledge to project