Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Surlingham Play Area

Surlingham Parish Council

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

15 Sep 2026 at 11:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surlingham Parish Council is procuring works to refurbish Surlingham Play Area in the East of England. The requirement covers playground equipment, including swings, playground swings, climbing apparatus, slides, seesaws and tunnels. The project responds to a public consultation that identified concerns about safety, accessibility, equipment suitability and the overall quality of the play environment. The council is seeking a supplier able to improve the play area through suitable refurbishment works and equipment provision. The procurement is categorised as works, with the equipment scope centred on children’s outdoor play facilities. The consultation included responses from 21 households and child-friendly questionnaires completed through Surlingham School, providing the direction for the refurbishment priorities.

This procurement has reached tender: Surlingham Parish Council invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline set for tenders is 12 October 2026 at 5pm. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 March 2027 to 1 April 2027. Its estimated value is £40,000. The procurement is intended to be accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract concerns one refurbishment requirement rather than separately described lots. The published requirement is driven by consultation findings on safety, accessibility, equipment suitability and the quality of the play environment. Those priorities indicate the practical outcomes sought, alongside the specified provision of playground equipment such as swings, climbing apparatus, slides, seesaws and tunnels.

This opportunity suits playground equipment manufacturers, suppliers, installers and refurbishment contractors with experience delivering outdoor play facilities. Relevant capability includes assessing existing play areas, supplying suitable play equipment and carrying out associated refurbishment works. Suppliers should be able to address practical safety and accessibility needs, select equipment appropriate for children, and deliver a coherent improvement to the overall play environment. Experience with swings, climbing apparatus, slides, seesaws, tunnels or similar playground installations is directly relevant. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so it may fit specialist local firms as well as established playground contractors. Businesses able to combine equipment supply with site-based works are likely to be well placed to compete.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Surlingham Play Area

Notice Description

Surlingham Parish Council conducted a public consultation in April 2026 to gather views on the condition and future development of Surlingham Play Area. The consultation was promoted through multiple village channels and received responses from 21 households, plus two child friendly questionnaires via Surlingham School. Although participation was modest, the feedback provides clear and consistent direction for refurbishment priorities. The findings highlight concerns around safety, accessibility, equipment suitability, and the overall quality of the play environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01fb41cd-be9e-40e8-acc8-aa23d0d78676
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598524db-f6a5-4ec1-841c-15a5ae5964f6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37535100 - Swings

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535260 - Playground tunnels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Surlingham Parish Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR14 7JH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...