Coronation Park Pump Track tender process
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WQ.35/2026
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE BY DEPUTY D.J. WARR OF ST. HELIER SOUTH
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2026 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026
Question
"In relation to the tender process for the design and build of the Coronation Park Pump Track, will the Minister confirm whether or not applicants were asked to provide three project examples and evidence of their experience and responsibilities in designing or building a pump track facility for use by all wheeled sports and, if such a requirement was included, advise –
- what consideration, if any, was given to the ability of local businesses to provide such examples given there are currently no pump tracks in Jersey; and
- whether this requirement can be waived or mitigated for any local businesses tendering?"
Answer
For transparency, the Invitation to Tender was issued as an open competitive process, and any designer was able to submit a response. The focus of the tender was to identify the most competitive submission to support the delivery of a fit-for-purpose pump track.
The visualisation work previously produced by the Project Team was solely for the planning application and was indicative only; the pump track design itself had not yet been developed at that stage.
We received 14 expressions of interest, including three local providers. This resulted in two formal bids for the work, which is valued at £17,000. The tender has been awarded to a company with relevant experience in such projects.
As part of the tender requirements, there were a number of detailed technical aspects that experienced providers would have recognised covering areas including design, materials, drainage infrastructure, landscaping, and delivery methodology. All tenderers were also asked to provide three recent case studies demonstrating pump tracks they had delivered in a park or playing field environment. This was not, though, the sole or primary criteria by which tenders were measured.
Submissions were evaluated by a panel against the published criteria to ensure due diligence and to confirm the appointment of a specialist with the relevant expertise. In order to ensure a fair process, it is important that tender requirements are applied consistently and equally.