Tender

High Street Rec Play Area

BOTLEY PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 11:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Botley Parish Council, based in Southampton, England, is initiating a procurement process for the replacement of the children's play area at High Street Recreation Ground, Botley, with an active tender titled "High Street Rec Play Area." This enterprise falls within the playground equipment sector, specifically under the industry categories of playground and park equipment. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to apply without prequalification thresholds. Interested parties are invited to engage in the tender stage which commenced on 13th March 2026, with submissions due by 26th June 2026, and the actual contract period stretching from 2nd November to 18th December 2026. The project is budgeted up to £155,000 excluding VAT and aims to deliver a modern, inclusive play space.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in the design, supply, and installation of children's play equipment. Companies with expertise in playground equipment can leverage their capability to offer innovative solutions enhancing play value. The contracting process is open, providing inclusive opportunities for qualified firms to propose cost-effective and creative designs, including safety surfacing and ground preparations. It is an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public works projects and improve community infrastructure through engaging and state-of-the-art recreational facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Street Rec Play Area

Notice Description

This tender document invites qualified and experienced suppliers of play equipment to submit proposals for the design, supply, installation, and safety surfacing of a new children's play area. The new play area will replace the existing facility at the High Street Recreation Ground, Botley which is now outdated and in need of renewal. The vision is to create an engaging, inclusive, modern play space that provides high play value for a wide range of children. The maximum budget for this project is PS155,000 (ex VAT), inclusive of: * All equipment * All installation work * All safety surfacing * Labour and materials * Ground preparations * Removal of existing equipment * Any ancillary costs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e29660-a0d8-4ebe-b94c-1344b3c1059a
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 (below 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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 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
BOTLEY PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO30 2ES
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Botley
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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