Proposal, Specification & Costs
ECB Approved Non Turf Cricket
Practice Facility
Prepared for: John Hambrook, East Bergholt CC c/o East Bergholt Parish Council
Prepared by: Steve Ball, Business Development Manager
Date: 9 January 2025
Proposal No: PT102861022 REV7
This document is a strictly confidential communication to and solely for the use of East Bergholt CC c/o East Bergholt Parish Council. This
document and the information it it, are provided in confidence to East Bergholt CC c/o East Bergholt Parish Council, for the sole purpose
of exploring potential ground development works. No part of it may be reproduced or communicated to any other third party without the
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CONTENTS
1.INTRODUCTION TO TOTAL-PLAY 3
2.PROJECT BRIEF 5
3.PROJECT DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 16
HD PROTECTION TUNNEL NETTING 20
WHY CHOOSE AN ENCLOSED FACILITY? 21
‘NPC’ NATURAL PITCH COLOUR CARPETS 22
4.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 23
5.PROJECT COSTS 24
6.REVISION RECORD 25
7.WHY CHOOSE TOTAL-PLAY? 26
8.TOTAL-PLAY SYSTEM WARRANTIES 28
9.SYNTHETIC CRICKET CARPETS COMPARISON 29
10.PROJECT NOTES & CONDITIONS 30
11.CONTACT DETAILS 31
12.CONFIDENTIALITY 31
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1.INTRODUCTION TO TOTAL-PLAY
CONCEPTION
total-play (TP) was founded by David Bates, former Head Groundsman at Northamptonshire County Cricket
Club and Chairman of the First Class Grounds Committee. David utilised his practical and technical knowledge
to design a non-turf surface suitable for both grass roots and high performance cricket. This system was
subsequently branded as ‘tp365’ to reflect both the full width carpet and the ability to use the system all year
round.
ECB APPROVED SYSTEMS
total-play are constantly innovating and driving the synthetic market forward. We now have a range of six ECB
Approved Systems. Our ‘tp365, ’tp5t’ and ‘tpB1’ systems, can now be installed in a ‘Natural Pitch Colour
’NPC’ playing surface carpets. Giving our clients an additional choice to traditional green carpets. The ‘NPC’
yarn is a straw colour which replicates the colour of a well prepared, dry natural cricket pitch. Positive client
feedback highlights an excellent contrast between the Natural Pitch Colour carpet and the ball.
Our range of carpets also incorporate a navy blue yarn for surrounds and training lines. No other supplier offers
such a bespoke range of systems and design options. We believe all our ECB approved systems are of a
unique, modern design offering a balanced game between bat and ball and are proven to stand up to the
rigours of modern usage for a wide range of clients and environments.

‘TP365’ Incorporating ‘TP365 NPC’ for a professional Natural Pitch Colour carpet.
Total-Play’s flagship ’tp365’ system features a premium quality ‘tp1’ wilton woven carpet,
the ‘tp2’ playing area shock-pad and a dynamic (unbound) base. The system has been
designed to offer a balanced game between bat and ball and encourage turn. It can be
found at clubs playing from grassroots to professional level across the country in both
non-turf match pitch form and synthetic cricket practice net facilities.
‘TP5T’ Incorporating ‘TP5T NPC’ for a professional Natural Pitch Colour carpet.
The ‘tp5t’ ECB approved non-turf cricket pitch system shares the ‘tp365’ dynamic base
and ‘tp2’ pitching area shock-pad. The system has been designed to offer the same
balanced game between bat and ball and encourage turn as the ‘tp365’ but with the
’tp5’ tufted playing surface carpet. The ‘tp5’ tufted carpet offers the same performance
and wear characteristics as the ‘tp1’ but with slower infiltration rates.

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‘TPB1’ Incorporating ‘TPB1 NPC’ for a professional Natural Pitch Colour carpet.
The most recent addition to the range; offering a bound Asphalt base option. The ‘tpB1’
system comes with a premier ‘tp1’ wilton woven carpet and the ‘tp2’ pitching area
shock-pad over a bound (engineered) base. The tpB1’ bound system utilises a porous
bitumen layer. A static system typically plays faster and bouncier than a dynamic base
but is ideal for sites at risk of flooding and open parkland spaces. The bound base
construction requires less maintenance for increased usage levels but does not have the
overall life span of a total-play dynamic system.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
TP has three core selling points, these are:
•Highest quality components
•Long lasting warranties – carpets, netting, steelwork, sub base etc.
•Quality control – achieved by having in-house staff using company owned plant
QUALITY ASSURED:
•TP was the first contractor to achieve the coveted ECB Code of Practice for non-turf installations and is
proud to continually be accredited under this kite mark for both quality and performance.
•TP installations are designed to meet England & Wales Cricket Board technical guidelines and wider
Performance Quality Standards (PQS).
•TP has achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited status and actively participates in the CHAS scheme,
recently achieving ‘Accredited’ status, further endorsing our commitment and compliance with important
aspects of Health & Safety law.
These accreditations reinforce TP’s credibility and offers additional assurance to all clients that attention to
detail and correct procedure are highly regarded by our entire team.
TP MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE:
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DEVELOPING A PROJECT WITH TOTAL-PLAY
‘Getting together is a beginning,
Working together is progress,
Developing together is success’
Developing strong working relationships with clients is what we constantly aspire to at total-play. We don’t
sub-contract our works. All our projects are managed in house, from design through to construction and
aftercare. We employ full time company installation operatives and company owned plant. We offer detailed
un-rivalled system and product warranties giving the reassurance that we will be there for our client over the
lifespan of the facility and beyond.
2.PROJECT BRIEF
WHY IS A NEW NTP PRACTICE FACILITY IMPORTANT?
1.A new practice system will help increase the attractiveness of the club to prospective junior and senior
players.
2.A new practice system will assist the clubs retention of junior and senior players by providing increased
on-site facilities and subsequently allowing coaches and leaders to provide year round coaching sessions.
3.NTP areas can be used during wet weather offering excellent activity options when rain has interrupted
play.
When applying for funding it is vital that applicants show that they have considered how to maximise the
lifespan of a new sports facility by implementing a regular maintenance regime from the onset. As part of our
hand over process we will provide clients with an extensive operation and maintenance manual detailing in-
house and specialist tasks, frequency and associated costs.
From experience of working with grant funders we actively encourage potential clients to include a
maintenance cost as part of any grant applications, this part of the project can be discussed in more detail
prior to placing an order.
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PROPOSED DESIGN:
total-play (TP) has been invited by John Hambrook to provide build specifications and costs for ground
improvements at East Bergholt CC.
East Bergholt CC are a friendly and inclusive community cricket club. They are an aspiring club and require a
new off field practice facility for the further development of junior and senior cricket sections.
The club currently have an approximately 10 year old two lane open system built within the confines of a
security fenced area, which is in need of enclosing and replacing. The club have considered refurbishing the
existing system but it would be more cost effective and a better return on investment if the system was
replaced in its entirety.
An ECB approved four lane 33m enclosed facility will meet the demands of the club, providing a safe,
performance led facility in which to hold warm ups, coaching, drills, skills and net practice.
This document will outline design specifications and costs for the following project:
The installation of a fully carpeted 4 lane 33 m enclosed ‘tp5t’ non-turf cricket practice facility.
At total-play, we invariably encourage and suggest system specification and components to ensure we deliver
the very best solution available in the marketplace.
If for various reasons, our client requires a reduction to the overall cost for budgetary reason, we can certainly
put forward a selection of ‘cost engineering’ options.
These component options have potential to significantly reduce overall project cost without compromising any
of our trusted base construction method, whilst still delivering a fully ECB approved system.
SITE VISIT REPORT:
To gain a full understanding of client requirements and an appreciation of the conditions on site, a visit was
originally conducted Tuesday, 18 October 2022 by Paul Taylor with Ben McGrath. A second visit was
conducted on Thursday, 2 May 2024 by Steve Ball with John Hambrook.
The potential design and position of a new facility was discussed at length. The proposed specification is
therefore a bespoke design to suit the needs of East Bergholt CC and engineered to work with the local
ground features.
The positioning of an artificial practice facility needs to allow for several design elements including:
Orientation
Topography
Dimensions
Local Features
Throughout this proposal these four critical elements will be explored in detail to ensure we create a practice
system that is high performing, player / coach focused and bespoke to East Bergholt CC.
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ORIENTATION:
Sport England & the ECB have published guidance on optimum
pitch orientation for a range of sports. For cricket, the limits of
orientation for cricket pitches are 305
o and 55
o. Please refer to
Figure 1.
The orientation of the planned system is not within the limits of the
stated Performance Quality Standards (PQS) of a maximum angle
of 55
0 from a true North / South.
The setting sun can cause health & safety concerns when the
facility is used in the evenings. As such, orientation can be an
important factor and is one of the ECB’s pre-requisites for awarding
capital grant funding.
FIGURE 1: ORIENTATION
Sport England & the ECB has published guidance
on optimum pitch orientation for a range of sports.
TOPOGRAPHY:
The playing surface gradients of a non-turf pitch practice facility are very important. To prevent surface ponding
and aid drainage, sports surfaces should not be constructed with a level gradient, however playing
performance will be affected by surfaces with too steep a gradient. Practice facilities which are not constructed
to conform to the correct performance gradients might suffer from the following issues:
Player comfort
Loss of player traction
Lateral movement of the ball
Exaggerated ball bounce (low or high)
The formation layer upon which the system base will be built, will be prepared by completing a rough grade of
the indigenous soil. Upon completion of these initial excavations, the identified area site gradients are surveyed
using a laser guided level. The sites gradients before total-play begin system installation must be within Design
tolerances set against Performance Quality Standards (PQS) and the current ECB design guidelines for playing
surface gradients. Preferably no greater than 1:100 to 1:250 (1 % – 0.4 %) in the direction of play and 1:100 to
1:150 (1 % – 0.67 %) across the line of play.
The original ground levels can be regarded as level and within design tolerances set by the ECB.
DIMENSIONS:
We propose installing a 33m system which is within the limits set out by England & Wales Cricket Board
Approved Non-Turf Pitch Codes of Practice.
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LOCAL FEATURES:
The current two lane aggregate based system sits inside a security fenced area to the east of the cricket
ground. The proposed new system will look to have the batting ends nearest to the cricket ground to the west
of the site. The additional area required to extend the system is natural turf. The new four lane system will be
moved slightly further south, with the southern edge sited 2m from the hedgerow of the bowling club. It will
also be positioned 2m further west of the current system to bring the new system further away from the tree
line on the eastern boundary and reduce the amount of falling tree debris into the new system.
IMAGE OF BUILD SITE:
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LOCATION PLAN WITH PROPOSED SYSTEM IN-SITU:
ACCESS:
The proposed works area can be directly accessed off the main road (Gandish Road) via the main car park.
Access to the cricket field is then through the locked gated entrance situated adjacent to the pavilion.
If prevailing ground conditions are wet, it would be advisable to approach the build site around the cricket
outfield, crossing approximately 260 m of natural turf. Although every effort will be made to ensure no damage
is caused to the outfield during construction works it was highlighted at the site visit that some damage will be
unavoidable if the works take place in wet weather.
total-play propose establishing an unloading area on the car park and using part of the car parking area as a
site compound, if necessary.
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PLAN OF ACCESS ROUTE:
ENABLING WORKS:
The current facility and southern line of security fencing will be dismantled and removed by East Bergholt CC
or total-play Ltd. A cost has been put forward for total-play Ltd to undertake this element of the work. East
Bergholt CC will need to remove the storage container next to the hedgerow before works can commence.
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SPOIL (WASTE MATERIAL FROM EARTHWORK):
There is a ditch next to the boundary of the cricket ground that the club are looking to fill in. Spoil from the
earthwork can be lost in the ditches. For any remaining, the client has stated that the spoil (waste material
bought up during the course of excavation/earthworks) generated by the grounds works will need to be taken
off site. A cost will be put forward to remove spoil off site on a per load basis. We will determine the
approximate volume of waste to be removed off site based on the assumed stone depth. We suggest that TP
put forward an estimated number of loads and a cost per load. In the event of more or less material leaving
site, this part of the project is completed as an ‘open book’ exercise. We will provide our best estimate for
spoil removal with the actual number of loads paid for by the client.

GROUND SERVICES:
Discussions on site with the client indicate there are no ground services within the works area, A scan of the
area will be undertaken before any work commences, but it is the responsibility of the client to highlight any
possible ground utility services before works commence.
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT & MAP:
The proposed build site is not regarded to be at risk of flooding from either ‘Surface Water or ‘Rivers or the
Sea’.
DRAINAGE:
No additional drainage is deemed necessary. The proposed location of the new system is believed to not be at
direct risk of a water course running through it.
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LOCAL SOILS:
The local soil profile and soil characteristics determine the build depth of the new systems stone profile.
Therefore, understanding soil mechanics is a vital part of designing a new system.
The TP investigation process explores the local ground conditions to determine its drainage capabilities, the
height of the water table, soil stability and soil strength. To establish these key details a trial hole was taken to
determine the make up of the indigenous soil.
GEOLOGY INFO & TRIAL HOLE IMAGE:
The depth of this top soil layer was between 180 – 220 mm. The top soil is thought to be a Sand/Sandy Loam
soil.
The soil profile showed no signs of continual water logging.
Further on-site discussion with the client highlighted that the existing practice area / proposed works area
doesn’t suffer from regular flooding or water logging.
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FIGURE 2: TEXTURAL CLARIFICATION OF SOILS
SOIL STRENGTH – CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (CBR):
As part of our site investigation process, we record the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of the sub-grade. The
CBR is a measurement of the resistance of the sub-grade to deform under load. Within the UK a CBR of 5%
or above is regarded as acceptable and a standard ‘total-play’ design can be used.
TOTAL-PLAY DYNAMIC POROUS BASE
The dynamic porous aggregate profile will be increased from a standard build depth to a profile constructed to
a minimum depth of 200 mm. This depth of aggregate will provide a substantial base capable of retaining high
levels of tolerance over a sustained period, this will result in high levels of performance being maintained
despite continuous use. The proposed design also incorporates concrete and cement kerb frame work giving
maximum stability and longevity to the facility.
All designs will comply with the England & Wales Cricket Board Approved Non-Turf Pitch Codes of Practice.
(Please view the total-play product information documentation for more information).
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SIMILAR TOTAL-PLAY LTD INSTALLATIONS:
1.Terling CC – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365) 2 lane 33m enclosed non-turf practice
facility, works completed April 2022
2.Frinton on Sea CC – design and installation of a 3 lane 33m enclosed non-turf practice system, works
completed July 2021
3.Old Chelmsfordians CC – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365) 2 lane non-turf practice
facility, works completed December 2010
4.Mote CC – design and installation of an ECB approved, 4 lane 33m non-turf practice facility, works
completed June 2022
5.Orwell Park School – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365), 5 lane non-turf cricket
MUGA facility, works completed August 2013
6.University of Essex – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365) 2 lane 33m non-turf practice
facility, works completed July 2013
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GLAMORGAN CCC – FOUR LANE BESPOKE ‘TP365’
MOTE CC – FOUR LANE 33M ENCLOSED ‘TP365’

7.Harold Wood CC – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365) 2 lane non-turf practice facility,
works completed July 2016
8.Kenton CC, Middlesex – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365), 3 lane enclosed non-turf
practice facility, works completed October 2021
9.St Chad’s Park, Barking & Dagenham – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp5t), 2 lane 33m
enclosed non-turf practice system with security fence, works completed July 2021
10.Caythorpe CC, Notts – design and construction of a 3 lane 33m enclosed non-turf practice system,
works completed Spring 2021
11.Copdock & Old Ipswichians CC – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365) 2 lane non-turf
practice facility, works completed April 2008
12.Enfield CC, Middlesex – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365), 3 lane open non-turf
practice facility, works completed May 2021
13.Stamford Town CC – design and construction of a 2 lane 33m enclosed non-turf practice system,
works completed Summer 2019
14.Bluntisham CC – design and construction of a 2 lane 27m non-turf practice system, works completed
January 2019
15.The Leys School – design and construction of a 5 lane 39m non-turf practice system, works
completed September 2017
16.Merchant Taylors School, Middlesex – design and installation of an ECB approved (tp365), 6 lane
enclosed practice facility, works completed January 2016. Following the successful delivery of this
project TP were re-appointed to deliver a further, ECB approved (tp365), 4 lane enclosed practice
facility at the School
17.Clowne Town CC – design and construction of a 2 lane 30m open non-turf practice system and 30m
non-turf cricket match pitch refurbishment, works completed Autumn 2018
18.Sleaford Town CC – refurbishment of 2 x non-turf cricket practice systems, works completed spring
2021
To view further case studies please click HERE or go to our website: http://total-play.co.uk/case-studies/
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LEATHERHEAD CC – FOUR LANE ENCLOSED ‘TP365’

3.PROJECT DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
PROPOSED DESIGN ELEMENTS OF A 4 LANE 33 M ENCLOSED ‘TP5T’ NTP FACILITY:
The construction of a new four lane non-turf pitch facility includes:
1.SITE PREPARATION:
1.Confirm suitable access routes, offload area and site compound with the client
2.Preparation of all required paperwork (e.g. method statements, risk assessments etc.)
3.Break-down, removal and disposal of the existing system off site
4.Initial excavations and groundworks
5.Spoil Removal: A cost will be put forward to remove spoil (waste material bought up during the course
of excavation/earthworks) off site on a per load basis. We will determine the approximate volume of
waste to be removed off site based on the assumed stone depth. We suggest that TP put forward an
estimated number of loads and a cost per load. In the event of more or less material leaving site, this
part of the project its completed as an ‘open book’ exercise. We will provide our best estimate for
spoil removal with the actual number of loads paid for by the client.
2.PLAYING SURFACE DIMENSIONS:
1.Individual lane width 3.65 m (12
FT)
2.Length of playing area 33 m (108 FT)
3.Width of facility:
Four lanes 14.6 m (48 FT)
3.SYNTHETIC PLAYING SURFACE CARPETS & SHOCK PADS- PER LANE:
‘tp5t’ ECB approved system 33 m in length: single tone green
A fully carpeted playing surface utilising:
1.‘tp5’ premium grade tufted single-tone green carpet: 27 m (89
FT) by 3.65 m (12
FT)
2.‘tp5’ premium tufted carpet run-up / skills area: 6 m (20
FT) by 3.65 m (12
FT)
3.‘tp2’ batting area pace modifying shock pad: 19 m (62
FT) by 3.4 m (11
FT)
4.‘tp3’ bowling area & run-up load absorbing shock pad: 14 m (46
FT) by 3.65 m (12
FT)
DESIGN OPTIONS- ’TP5’ PLAYING SURFACE CARPET IS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH THE
FOLLOWING:
5.Two-tone: Natural ‘NPC’ with green or blue borders
6.Two-tone: Green with natural ‘NPC’ or blue borders
7.Single-tone: Green or natural ‘NPC’
8.Training Aid: three stump lines woven into the carpet to identify stumps positions and aid junior
practice. Available alongside either of the above ‘tp5’ carpet choices. For further information on this
innovative design feature please see design option product sheet for more details.
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4.GEO-GRID:
To ensure a stable sub-base, the total-play system could incorporate a flexible geo-grid. This is manufactured
from polypropylene and offers bi-axial high strength and low elongation. The grid interlocks with the granular
sub-base materials and allows the granular material to partially penetrate and project through the aperture; this
creates a rigid and positive interlock, not only between the geo-grid and the granular material but also with the
sub-grade. This prevents any migration of base aggregate in to a soft sub-grade and therefore stabilising the
whole non-turf facility.
5.‘TP5T’ DYNAMIC POROUS AGGREGATE BASE:
TP playing surface carpets are laid onto dynamic porous aggregate performance base. The system is
constructed with NO internal frameworks within the playing area. The performance base is constructed as one
block using laser guided machinery to provide a trip and ridge free playing area. A unique design which creates
consistency, stability and longevity for a practice facility. The system DOES NOT use materials that degrade.
Following a site investigation and considering on site conditions and the size of the facility the minimal depth of
the dynamic porous aggregate base profile will be: 200 mm
6.EDGE STABILISATION:
To increase the longevity of the installation, a concrete kerb perimeter edge is included in the construction.
This supports and anchors the aggregate profile and prevents structural degradation at the surface edge.
7.STEELWORK SYSTEM DIMENSIONS- PER LANE:
33 m enclosed facility
1.Height 4 m (13
FT)
2.Length 25.55 m (84FT)
3.Width 3.65 m (12FT)
Run up / bowling area:
4.Side walls – 7.45 m long x 4 m high
5.Back net – 14.6 m wide x 4 m high
6.Access – TP will leave an opening in one of the side walls to allow for pedestrian access, exact
position to be confirmed
7.Overhead roof netting – the run up area will not include any over head roof bars or netting
8.STEEL TUBULAR FRAMEWORK COMPONENTS:
1.48 mm galvanised steel tubes connected with Fast-Clamps
2.Upright poles are placed into a 52 mm galvanised steel tube sockets 500 mm in length
3.Sockets are installed to a depth of 500 mm and secured using concrete
4.A 5 mm steel tension wire and metal Fast-Clamp hooks are used to secure netting components
Framework Design Options:
5.Tubular galvanised steelwork can be ‘Powder Coated’ in a range of colours including GREEN or
BLACK
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6.The opening on an enclosed facility can be fitted with a pedestrian netted gate to help prevent casual
access
9.NETTING SYSTEM:
1.The installation of the exclusively designed and manufactured ‘Protection Tunnel’
2.Created using one seamless piece of netting
3.Protection Tunnels include an integrally fixed 5 mm tension wire to hold up and secure down the
revolutionary system to the associated steel framework
4.TP Protection Tunnels are built using 3mm diameter, heavy duty (HD) braided polyethylene (PE)
finished in a 50 mm mesh knotted configuration
5.Supplied with a ‘Five Year Warranty’
Netting Design Options:
6.TP ‘HD’ netting comes in a choice of GREEN or BLACK. (please view samples prior to selection)
7.TP ‘Protection Skirt’ – 500 mm high PVC or Dense Mesh Netting can be fixed to the outside of the
system. This protects the netting at ground level against animals and other damage. PVC or Mesh
skirts are hung from 5 mm tension wire held and metal hooks fixed to the steelwork. The skirts come
in GREEN or BLACK. (please view samples prior to selection)
10.BATTING CURTAINS:
1.Batting curtains provide an additional physical and visual barrier, protecting the batsman from the
adjacent lanes
2.Our batting curtains are made from dense white mesh netting. As standard are 1.5 m or 2 m by 7.2m
high
3.The mesh curtains are hung from 5 mm tension wire and metal hooks fixed to the steelwork
4.Your facility will incorporate ‘Single’ fixed mesh curtains between the lanes. It is possible to upgrade
these to incorporate the sides ‘Double’ or also the sides and back ‘Wrap’. Please see design options
in project costs
11.REINSTATEMENT OF THE BUILD SITE:
The immediate area surrounding the system will be graded with on site soil and seeded. A separate
contingency cost has been identified in the costing table to import graded top soil for remediation of the area
surrounding the facility should it be required. These remediation works will need to be cultivated and irrigated
on a continued basis by the client to establish growth.
12.SUPPLY OF BOLA BOWLING MACHINE:
1.TP can supply a BOLA Bowling Machine, including the following items:
2.Battery
3.Charger
4.24 balls
5.Legs
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SYSTEM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS AND SAMPLES:
System component samples available on request:
‘tp5’ Premium grade tufted playing surface carpet
‘tp2’ Batting area pace modifying pad
‘tp3’ Bowling area & run-up load absorbing shock pad
Dynamic Porous Aggregates
Netting ‘HD Protection Tunnel’
Design Plans
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TITLEDESCRIPTION
System Details
Formation Layer.
Concrete Foundation for the
perimeter concerete kerb.
500mm Cage socket with base
flange set into concrete.
100 – 150mm Secondary layer
of hardcore aggregate
(1 – 40mm)
50 x 150mm Concrete Kerb.
50 – 60mm Primary Layer
Dynamic Course Aggregate
(0 – 5mm).
7mm TP2 Shockpad
(Batting End).
9mm TP3 Shockpad
(Bowling End).
TP1 Woven Carpet 9mm – Two Tone
Blue Border
TP1 Woven Carpet 9mm – Single Tone
Light Green (Optional).
(3.65m One piece carpet, length to
suit facility).
48mm Diameter Galvanised
Steel cage upright.
20 x 20mm Geogrid.
D01
01
CAGE POST INSTALLATION
scale: NTS
D01
02
BITUMEN PRIMARY LAYER
scale: NTS
D01
03
TP5T SINGLE TONE CARPET
scale: NTS
D01
04
GALVANISED FINISH
scale: NTS
D01
05
POWDER COATED GREEN
scale: NTS
D01
06
POWER COATED BLACK
scale: NTS
Galvanised Corner with Through Tube 48mm Galvanised Steel Tube
Galvanised Hook
90mm PVC Netting Edge
Galvanised Corner with Through Tube 48mm Galvanised Steel Tube
Galvanised Hook
90mm PVC Netting Edge
Galvanised Corner with Through Tube 48mm Galvanised Steel Tube
Galvanised Hook
90mm PVC Netting Edge
Formation Layer.
Concrete Foundation for the
perimeter concerete kerb.
500mm Cage socket with base
flange set into concrete.
100 – 150mm Secondary layer
of hardcore aggregate
(1 – 40mm)
50 x 150mm Concrete Kerb.
50 – 60mm Primary Layer
Dual Course Open Porous
Bitumen.
7mm TP2 Shockpad
(Batting End).
9mm TP3 Shockpad
(Bowling End).
TP1 Woven Carpet 9mm – Two Tone
Blue Border
TP1 Woven Carpet 9mm – Single Tone
Light Green (Optional).
(3.65m One piece carpet, length to
suit facility).
48mm Diameter Galvanised
Steel cage upright.
20 x 20mm Geogrid.
Formation Layer.
Concrete Foundation for the
perimeter concerete kerb.
500mm Cage socket with base
flange set into concrete.
100 – 150mm Secondary layer
of hardcore aggregate
(1 – 40mm)
50 x 150mm Concrete Kerb.
50 – 60mm Primary Layer
Dynamic Course Aggregate
(0 – 5mm).
7mm TP2 Shockpad
(Batting End).
9mm TP3 Shockpad
(Bowling End).
TP5 Tufted Carpet 9mm – Single Tone
Light Green.
TP5 Tufted Carpet 9mm – Two Tone
NCP Border (Optional).
(3.65m One piece carpet, length to
suit facility).
48mm Diameter Galvanised
Steel cage upright.
20 x 20mm Geogrid.
SYSTEM DETAILS
‘TP5T’ PRACTICE FACILITY CROSS SECTIONAL DRAWING

HD PROTECTION TUNNEL NETTING
Our proposed design includes the innovative total-play Protection Tunnel netting system, this will ensure that
each individual lane is enclosed, protecting the batsman and preventing balls from escaping into adjacent
lanes or out of the system. The HD Protection Tunnel netting system comes with a 5 year warranty covering
any damage caused solely by use. Any damage caused by a third party (i.e. rabbits, pests, mowers, vandalism
etc.) can be repaired at a cost by TP.
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Our exclusively designed and manufactured
HD ‘Protection Tunnel’ netting design
creates an individual tunnel for each for
lane, providing a double layer of net
between each lane.
HD ‘Protection Tunnel’ netting is
proven to be easier to install and
take down than other netting
systems currently being used by a
number of our rivals. a signifi
Another major advantage of the
HD ‘Protection Tunnel’ netting
system is the innovative

WHY CHOOSE AN ENCLOSED FACILITY?
In contrast to traditional ‘open’ non-turf practice facilities, our proposed ‘enclosed’ system will provide a
bespoke facility offering a number of benefits:
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•Enclosed systems provide the client with a
large multi-use / skills area inside the facility
that can be used for a range of activities
including throw-down drills, stretching,
warm ups and fi
•The system is effectively ‘an indoor
practice area built outside’. This allows
the practice area to stay as a clean
facility ensuring the playing surface
carpet can remain usable for a longer
period of time
•Enclosed practice systems offer an
enhanced steel framework which
signifi
•Enclosed practice systems come
complete with a white netting wall at
the bowlers end. This ensures the
practice facility is usable at all times
of the day regardless of the sun
position and associated glare.
•Enclosed systems offer an increased
level of security to both users and the
Club. An enclosed system design may
negate the need for installing additional
security fencing – this could be a signifi

‘NPC’ NATURAL PITCH COLOUR CARPETS
Our ‘NPC’ Natural Pitch Colour carpets offer a professional looking alternative to our traditional green carpets.
The carpets resemble a well prepared, dry, natural grass cricket surface, whilst retaining the exact same
playing characteristics of our tried and trusted green carpets. We can incorporate green or blue borders into
the full width carpet, and also contrasting training lines.
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4.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Please refer to the table highlighted below to compare the standards proposed for this installation. The
information also allows clients to compare the proposed TP standards against current guide lines set by the
ECB for both recreational and first class cricket.
* Centre of Excellence
** Where ground conditions allow, ‘total-play’ endeavour to install levels with tighter tolerances than those set
out by Performance Quality Standards (PQS), British & European Standards and current ECB design
guidelines; this ensures that the playing surface will perform to the highest standards.
Test
Method of
Test
Pitch Area
ECB Performance
Standard total-play
Standards
Note
RecreationalCoE*/First
Class Cricket
Ball Rebound
(mm)
BS EN 12235:
2004
240 – 520 320 – 560 240 – 520max variation +/-
50 mm of mean
Surface
Hardness
(g)
BS EN 14954:
2005
pitch of ball >100 >100 >100 2 . 2 5 k g C l e g g
Hammer
Bowler’s run up<300 <300 <300 2 . 2 5 k g C l e g g Hammer Traction (Nm)B S E N 15301-1:2007 25 - 50 25 - 50 =>20 –
Surface
Regularity
(+/-)
B S E N
15330-2:2008
Playing surface6 mm 6 mm 4 mm over a 2 m length
4 mm 4 mm 3 mm o v e r a 3 0 c m
length
Transition 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm over a 2 m length
4 mm 4 mm 4 mm o v e r a 3 0 c m
length
Surrounds 6 mm 6 mm 6 mm over a 2 m length
Gradient** In line with Pitch1.25% max 1.25% max 1% max
0.4% min
–
Across Pitch 2% max 2% max 1% max
0.7% min
–
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5.PROJECT COSTS
This document is a strictly confidential communication to and solely for the use of East Bergholt CC.
Without Total-Play Ltd’s written permission, no part of it may be reproduced or communicated to any other
party.
Before agreeing on the final scope of work and committing to a signed order, TP reserve the right to amend
the proposed project costs.
All costs are EXCLUSIVE of VAT.
Spec RefDescription Unit Cost
4 LANE 33 M ‘TP5T’ ENCLOSED NTP SYSTEM INSTALLATION
with HD Tunnel Netting System in Black and ‘tp5’ Tufted
Playing Area Carpet in Single Tone Green (2no. Lanes) and
Single Tone NPC (2no. Lanes) (additional colours at no extra
cost)
ITEM £75,645
3.1.3
REMOVAL OF CARPETS & STEELWORK INCLUDING DISPOSAL
OFFSITE* & SOUTH SECURITY FENCE LINE FOR RE-USE BY
CLUB
ITEM £2,125
3.1.4INITIAL EXCAVATIONS AND GROUNDWORKS ITEM £1,725
CONTINGENCY COSTS:
3.11 REMEDIATION / IMPORTED SOIL CONTINGENCY*** 20TON £780
DESIGN OPTIONS (Selected):
3.3.8
TRAINING LINES TUFTED INTO PLAYING CARPET (1no. IN
GREEN, 1no. IN NPC) (£285 PER LANE)
X2 LANES £570
3.8.6
LOCKABLE METAL & NETTED GATE ACROSS SYSTEM
ENTRANCE TO PREVENT UNAUTHORISED USE
ITEM £345
3.9.7
PVC PROTECTION SKIRT –
FITTED TO OUTSIDE OF NETTING ONLY (IN BLACK)
ITEM £1,583
3.10.4
BATTING CURTAINS WRAP DESIGN –
FITTED ON ALL 3NR. SIDES OF ALL LANES
(7.2m x 2m between lanes, 7.2m x 1.5m on flanks and 3.55m x
1.5m behind the batsman)
ITEM £522
3.12.1-5BOLA BOWLING MACHINE & ACCESSORIES ITEM FOC
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6.REVISION RECORD
Project Sub-Total£83,295
VAT @ 20%£16,659
Project Total£99,954
DESIGN OPTIONS (Not Selected):
3.1.5
REMOVAL OF SPOIL (WASTE MATERIALS FROM EARTHWORKS)
OFF SITE**
ITEM £2,050
3.8.5POWDER COATED STEELWORK (GREEN OR BLACK) ITEM £3,451
3.10.4
BATTING CURTAINS –
DOUBLE DESIGN BETWEEN LANES & BOTH FLANKS
ITEM £301
TOTAL-PLAY RUBBER BASED STUMPS (£75 PER SET PER SET £75
*Estimated costs of 3 registered waste removal skips at local rates
(estimated 1 @ £500 per skip for artificial grass, 1 @ £300 per skip
for mixed waste and 1 @ £200 per skip for metal)
***Estimated costs of 20 ton load at local rates
Spec RefDescription Unit Cost
RevDate Description Requested By: Created By: Checked By:
0 08.11.22Document Creation John Hambrook P Taylor J Lambden
1 28.03.23
Updated Costs and Removed
2 Lane Option
John Hambrook P Taylor J Lambden
2 22.09.233 Lane option included John Hambrook P Taylor J Lambden
3 22.09.23Cost update John Hambrook T Mason J Lambden
4 07.05.24Updated costs and inclusion
of 4 Lane
John Hambrook S Ball J Lambden
5 11.12.24Updated costs and design John Hambrook S Ball J Lambden
6 03.01.25Updated costs John Hambrook S Ball J Lambden
7 09.01.25Updated costs John Hambrook S Ball J Lambden
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7.WHY CHOOSE TOTAL-PLAY?
Investing in a new non-turf cricket facility is always a difficult decision due to the amount of variables on offer
from each ECB approved contractor. To help potential clients make an informed decision we have created the
following comparison table:
total-play Ltd Competitor
‘England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Non Turf Pitch Code of Practice Installer’.
First company to be awarded the recognition for performance in both design and
construction of NTP’s
YES ?
Six ECB Approved Pitch Systems
Hundreds of lanes installed at clubs, schools and county grounds nationwide
YES ?
ISO9001 & ISO14001 Accreditation
Confirms that the company incorporates Quality Management Systems
YES ?
All systems Guaranteed to conform to ECB ‘TS6’ Guidelines and Performance
Quality Standards (PQS)
YES ?
All installation staff CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme), CITB
(Construction Industry Training Board) and DBS (Disclosure and Barring
Service) checked and tested
YES ?
An In House Design & Build company. Tailored, bespoke designs for every
individual site. No Sub Contractors used as standard
YES ?
Company owned Plant & Specialist Machinery YES ?
total-play Ltd
System
Design Element
total-play
System
Competitor
Base ConstructionUp to a 36 Year (3 x Lifetime*) Facility Base
Construction Warranty (see table below)
YES ?
Constructed as One Whole Area: No internal edging or
frameworks
YES ?
Dynamic Porous Aggregate System: Replicates play
of a quality natural league surface
YES ?
Ultra Low Maintenance: No Watering, No Rolling YES ?
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200 mm (8”) typical construction depth of aggregate
stone base construction
YES ?
Framework Edging Permanent Precast Concrete Kerbs & Concrete
Haunchings on Net Facilities
YES ?
Playing Surface
Carpets
Premium grade ‘tp1’ Woven Carpet with a
12 year lifetime* warranty
YES ?
Premium grade ‘tp5’ Tufted Carpet with a
12 year lifetime* warranty
YES ?
Turn & Seam: replicates natural play YES ?
Two Tone or Single Tone Carpet Design including
Natural ‘NPC’ colour options
YES ?
Playing surface carpet fits the Full Width of the lane YES ?
‘Stump Lines’ Training Aid in contrasting colour optionYES ?
No Infill Carpets & Nails within the playing area YES ?
Specific Shock Pads throughout the system for the
Batsman & Bowler
YES ?
Steel Framework 4 m High Steelwork aiding the spin bowler YES ?
48 mm Galvanised Steel Tubes with a
25 Year Warranty
YES ?
500 mm deep Galvanised Steel Sockets with a
25 Year Warranty
YES ?
Enclosed Netted Facilities: The strength of the
steelwork enables facilities to be built with enclosed
netting systems
YES ?
Netting Systems Revolutionary Protection Tunnel HD, 3 mm Knotted – 4
m High with a 5 Year Warranty
YES ?
HD “Panel’ netting, 3 mm Knotted with a 3 Year
Warranty
YES ?
Surface Levels Guaranteed to perform to ECB Standards; Built utilising
state of the art laser guided equipment
YES ?
System AccessoriesBatting Curtains as standard, integral coaching aids,
sponsorship printed banners, Lane End Gates / Barriers
YES ?
PVC Protection Skirts YES ?
Security Fencing supplied and built in house YES ?
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8.TOTAL-PLAY SYSTEM WARRANTIES
Catchment Drains to protect systems from water
courses
YES ?
total-play Rubber Base Stumps YES ?
Stump Boxes for placement of wooden stumps YES ?
total-play Ltd System Component total-play System Warranty Competitor
Base Construction- ‘tp365’ & ’tp5t’ Net Facility36 Years – (3 x Lifetime*) ?
Base Construction- ‘tp365’ & ’tp5t’ Match Pitch 36 Years – (2 x Lifetime*) ?
Base Construction- ‘tpB1’ Net & Match Pitch Facility10 Years – (Lifetime*) ?
Tubular Steel Framework 25 Years – (2 x Lifetime*) ?
‘tp1’ Woven Playing Surface Carpets 12 Years – (Lifetime*) ?
‘tp5’ Tufted Playing Surface Carpets 12 Years – (Lifetime*) ?
HD ‘Protection Tunnel’ Netting 5 Years ?
HD ‘Panel’ Netting 3 Years ?
Installation Retention Period 3 Months ?
Workmanship Warranty 24 Months ?
System Support Lifetime ?
System Insurance Cover On application ?
*’Lifespan’ or ‘Lifetime’ warranties are defined as the industries typical ‘ordinary lifespan of the product’.
All stated total-play Ltd warranties are set against the relevant system ‘TP Maintenance Program’.
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9.SYNTHETIC CRICKET CARPETS COMPARISON
Choosing the right surface has become a challenging process, the following table is to help clients make an
informed decision.
‘tp1’ Premium Woven ‘tp5’ Premium Tufted
Warranty 12 years 12 years
Carpet Colours -Single tone Green or Natural ‘NPC’
-Two tone Green with Blue borders
-Two tone Green with Natural ‘NPC’ borders
-Two tone Natural ‘NPC’ with Green borders
-Two tone Natural ‘NPC’ with Blue borders
Non-directional, 100% UV stabilised
polypropylene knit-de-knit fibrillated yarn
Yes
Carpet height 9 mm
Training Stump Lines Yes
In Green, Blue, or Natural ‘NPC’
contrasting colour
Surface porosity Excellent Good
Tuft retention strength Excellent Good
Use on ‘tp365’ ‘tp5t’ dynamic or ‘tpB1’
engineered base
Yes
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10. PROJECT NOTES & CONDITIONS
Where ground conditions allow, ‘total-play’ endeavour to install levels with tighter tolerances than those set out by
Performance Quality Standards (PQS), British & European Standards and current ECB design guidelines; this ensures
that the playing surface will perform to the highest standards.
Materials will be delivered on site ‘loose’ and will be the responsibility of the site to provide a hardcore or firm area to
protect the material prior to use.
A minimum of a 3 m width access point is necessary to the site and machinery can be stored on site without cost.
There will be no site working restrictions imposed by the client or any other parties. It is the sole responsibility of the
client to control the working environment within the grounds and surrounding land. The inability to complete works
may be charged and would be agreed by the client and TP. All charges would be based on the typical day rate for
labour & expenses, addition costs may be included for mobilisation, machinery hire, materials and any other relevant
costs can be included. A detailed list of costs can be provided prior to agreeing the final charge.
No provision has been made for any aftercare/maintenance.
No costs have been included to repair, if found, or redirect any services which run through the build site. The
redirection of services would need to be completed by a third party and at no cost to TP.
The submitted costs allow for our standard Health & Safety and Contractor Welfare documents only. Any additional
documents required are chargeable.
The proposed cost does not allow for the increased stability or excavation or removal of unstable areas exposed within
the build site. Any additional costs will be charged to the client if the specification of works has changed due to lack or
incorrect information. It is the clients sole responsibility to inform TP of site history and any possible issues which may
arise, these could include:
•Water courses
•Unstable soil conditions
•Grounds services running through the site i.e. electricity cables, water pipes, gas pipes etc
•Underground tanks or voids
•Imported materials including waste of any kind
•Flooding and high water table issues
•Surrounding ground features which may effect the system
Welfare facilities will be provided on site by the client.
No costs have been included to install a fenced site compound.
A separate cost is identified to remove existing system (steelwork, carpets, netting) from site.
A separate cost is identified to remove spoil (waste material bought up during the course of excavation/earthworks)
from site.
If excavation exposes any unforeseen materials, debris, soils, waste material, water courses etc it will be the
responsibility of the Client to pay for any additional costs or works to remove or clear the site.
If re-inforced metal mesh (‘re-bar’) is uncovered when removing the existing concrete pad this will incur an additional
charge to cover increased labour charges, hire of specialist plant and increased muck away charges. These works will
not proceed until a fixed cost for the variation in project scope has been agreed between total-play Ltd and the client.
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11.CONTACT DETAILS
12. CONFIDENTIALITY
This document is a strictly confidential communication to and solely for the use of East Bergholt CC. This
document and the information it it, are provided in confidence to East Bergholt CC, for the sole purpose of
exploring potential ground development works. No part of it may be reproduced or communicated to any
other third party without the expressed written permission of total-play Ltd.
STEVE BALL
total-play Ltd
The Cottage Yard
Quinton Green Park
Northampton
NN7 2EG
Tel: 01604 864575
Mob: 07803 414940
Email: sb@total-play.co.uk
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