Tender

New Play Area, Whartons Lane, Ashurst

ASHURST & COLBURY PARISH COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 14:07

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashurst & Colbury Parish Council is seeking contractors for the development of a new play area at Whartons Lane, Ashurst, targeting children aged 2 to 10 years. The procurement process is currently at the tender amendment stage, with an open procedure method, inviting bids up to a maximum budget of £100,000. The project is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services (CPV code: 92000000). Contractors are encouraged to make site visits before the tender submission deadline, which closes on 31st October 2025. The project contract is anticipated to commence on 1st December 2025 and be completed by 1st January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and recreational facilities sectors, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering inclusive, educational, and physical play environments. The project offers a platform for businesses specialising in play equipment manufacturing, installation, and landscaping services to showcase their expertise and creative solutions. Companies with experience in engaging local communities through inclusive play equipment, especially those for children with disabilities, might find this project aligns well with their service offerings, thereby opening avenues for business growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Play Area, Whartons Lane, Ashurst

Notice Description

The Parish Council are looking to provide a new play area for children between the ages of 2 and 10 years old. The equipment will provide benefits to residents as follows: Social - the provision of new equipment will bring together residents from across the social spectrum by providing play equipment for everyone's use. Inclusive - inclusive play equipment will be provided as part of the project to provide play facilities for children with disabilities and/or learning difficulties. Educational - the project will look to provide equipment that will stimulate children mentally whilst they play. Physical - the provision of new equipment will attract children to play outside which will have positive effects on their physical development. Project Cost The total project cost shall not exceed PS100,000. If during the tender stage the Contractor believes this cannot be achieved, they shall immediately raise this with the Parish Council so that the scope of the works can be reviewed to determine what can be achieved within this constraint. Site Visits Contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site before submitting their tender. Please contact the Karen Cramoysan, Parish Clerk to arrange this and to also be sent the invite to tender pack; mailto: parishclerk@ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02c1cf6-ad93-4d61-ad28-e2fa1c38a34c
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 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
ASHURST & COLBURY 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 0BH
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
Hedge End South
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Further Information

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