Operator wanted for new Fairhaven Lake Padel facility

Sports fans and leisure operators are being invited to help bring one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to one of the Fylde’s most loved destinations.

Fylde Council has opened its formal tender for a padel tennis concession at Fairhaven Lake and Gardens, between Lytham and St Annes.

Following an initial expression of interest exercise last year, the Council has developed a concession opportunity that invites operators to come forward to deliver and manage padel tennis facilities at the prime Fairhaven site – already home to two full-size tennis courts.

Padel tennis is noted fr being fast-paced and sociable and appeals to a wide range of ages and abilities, making it a godfit for Fairhaven’s reputation as a destination forfamilies, visitors and active residents alike.

The tender will run through a fully open, competitive and transparent process, with clear evaluation criteria for all bidders. The Council is looking forward to strong interest from operators across the sector.

Councillor Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism and Leisure, said: “This is a really exciting next step in bringing padel tennis to Fairhaven.

“We want to see innovative, ambitious operators come forward with proposals that make the most of this wonderful location, delivering a modern, vibrant sports facility that residents and visitors will genuinely love.”

The tender is now live. Interested operators can download the tender documentation chest (reference DN793521) and register at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ All tenders should be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 2 April.

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