Tender

Old Station Road Play Area

HALESWORTH TOWN COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 09:36

Tender Notice
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04 Nov 2025 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Halesworth Town Council is inviting bids for the "Old Station Road Play Area" project, which focuses on the supply and installation of playground equipment. The council seeks to revitalise a new park area in Halesworth, England, with the removal of outdated structures and the incorporation of new ones as per the council's guidelines. Classified under the leisure equipment industry, this procurement process is in the tender amendment stage, with the current deadline for submissions set for 19th December 2025. This open procedure procurement is below threshold, with an estimated value ranging between £70,000 to £90,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 12th January 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in leisure and playground equipment supply and installation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their project portfolios. The scope for dismantling, supplying, and installation within a structured and environmentally conscious framework allows businesses to showcase their innovation and efficient resource management. Companies experienced in handling community and recreational projects will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, allowing for meaningful contributions to local development whilst fostering business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Old Station Road Play Area

Notice Description

Halesworth Town Council (HTC) is pleased to invite your company to tender for the supply and installation of play equipment at one of its newly acquired park areas in the town. * To remove and dispose of the equipment/surface no longer viable * To supply and install new equipment matching the Council's brief and budget * To assess and utilise any previous equipment, and relocate as necessary/requested * To make good and remove all waste at the end of the project, in accordance with all environmental regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76836be5-e63b-4492-a36e-d9311cd92b95
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37416000 - Leisure equipment

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535260 - Playground tunnels

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2026 24 hours
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
HALESWORTH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Phillippa Welby
Contact Email
admin@halesworthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01986874517

Buyer Location

Locality
HALESWORTH
Postcode
IP19 8LW
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Halesworth & Blything
Westminster Constituency
Waveney Valley

Further Information

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