Tender

Mede Way Play Park Redevelopment

WIVENHOE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wivenhoe Town Council is currently in the tendering stage for the Mede Way Play Park Redevelopment project, located in Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9HP. This project, valued at £80,000, falls under the construction work category, specifically focusing on designing, supplying, and installing a new play area for children aged 2-11 years. The procurement method involves a contractor's design, supply, and installation package. The tender period closes on 2nd March 2026, with the contract execution set between 1st April and 30th April 2026. Wivenhoe Town Council is serving as the buying authority, led by Jo Beighton-Emms, the contact person.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the creation of innovative and safe play solutions for public spaces, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality design-and-build services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to take part in this competitive process. The successful contractor will have the opportunity to contribute to the community by enhancing a well-utilised local play park, all while gaining valuable exposure and establishing a track record in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mede Way Play Park Redevelopment

Notice Description

Wivenhoe Town Council is seeking quotes from suitably qualified contractors to design, supply and install a new play area, with safety surfacing, for children aged 2-11 years at Mede Way, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9HP. This opportunity is open to companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative play solutions for public spaces. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver a full design-and-build package. The current Mede Way playpark contains dated play facilities in need of complete redevelopment. The area is well used by local families.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f2d8c3-ddb6-460e-9e37-f15a9a4820f7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - contractors design, supply and installation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
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
WIVENHOE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jo Beighton-Emms
Contact Email
townclerk@wivenhoe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
441206822864

Buyer Location

Locality
WIVENHOE
Postcode
CO7 9SW
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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