Tender

Play Safety Surfaces Refurbishment

LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Leighton Linslade Town Council, is centred around the refurbishment of play safety surfaces. The project falls within the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and is located in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HD, England. The current stage is "Tender," with key deadlines including a PQQ submission by 9.00am on Monday, 5th January 2026. The project is split into two parts to be completed across different financial years: the first four parks by 31st March 2026 and the next set starting 1st April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2027, with a budget ranging from £85,000 to £100,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for specialist play surfaces contractors, particularly those looking to expand their services in public sector projects. The open procedure allows for broad participation, and SMEs are encouraged to apply. Successful providers will be shortlisted based on their pre-qualification questionnaire and formal quotations, offering a chance to present directly to Council Members. The refurbishment includes addressing issues from the ROSPA report, providing warranties, and enhancing the environmental sustainability of the play areas, presenting a robust engagement for companies committed to quality and eco-friendly solutions. Interested businesses can contact Cat Lowman for more information about the project details and presentation requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Play Safety Surfaces Refurbishment

Notice Description

Following our Annual ROSPA report we require a contractor to complete some work in our park spaces. Leighton-Linslade Town Council wishes to appoint a Specialist Play Surfaces Contractor to refurbish/replace the play surfaces at eight of our play areas. Some sites require a full replacement and others just an overlay as recommended by the report from ROSPA. Further details of the locations are found in the attached documentation. The works will be split into two parts with the first four parks to be completed within this financial year (i.e. before 31st March 2026) and the second set of four parks to be completed next financial year (i.e. beginning 1st April 2026). Please complete the attached pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) along with a detailed quotation for the works required (as described below) The Town Council will then shortlist providers following these submissions. The successful providers may then be invited to present to Council Members in late January with the award being made in early Feb for work to commence in March 2026. The presentation will be a max 15 min PowerPoint Presentation and then 15 min Q&A. The deadline for your PQQ and formal quotation is 9.00am on Monday 5th January 2026. Requirements for the Play Surface Refurbishments: * To address the issues raised during the recent RoSPA report. * To provide a warranty for the works. * To increase the longevity of these much-needed play areas in our town and help to reduce their carbon and ecological footprint. Interested parties may contact Cat Lowman, Administration for Grounds and Environmental Services on 01525 631912 or by email at cat.lowman@leightonlinslade-tc.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/b3cea5de-adfd-447d-882a-8bbb933b104a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance 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
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 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
LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cat Lowman
Contact Email
cat.lowman@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01525631920

Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Postcode
LU7 1HD
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Leighton-Linslade North
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Further Information

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