Tender

Kidlington Parish Council Play Area Development

KIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

Kidlington Parish Council has initiated a tender process to develop a new play area at Park Hill Recreation Ground. This project falls under the 'works' category and aims to replace the outdated play facilities with a modern and accessible play area catering mainly to children aged 2-8 years. The council, located in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, seeks a qualified contractor capable of delivering a creative and safe play environment. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions open until 28th April 2025. The estimated contract value is £144,000, and the project is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2025, concluding on 1st May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in playground equipment design, landscaping, and construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Businesses with experience in creating accessible, durable, and engaging play spaces will find this project suits their expertise. The contractor must ensure the design includes new gates, pathways, and equipment while maintaining some existing structures. Attention to maintenance and long-term sustainability will be a crucial evaluation criterion, making this tender ideal for companies that offer comprehensive installation and aftercare services.

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Notice Title

Kidlington Parish Council Play Area Development

Notice Description

Kidlington Parish Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to design and deliver a play area to replace the existing facility at Park Hill Recreation Ground. The Recreation Ground is a large open space with good parking and generally used for walking, gardening (planting plots adjacent to play area) and recreational sports on the multi-use games area. The play area itself is dated and poorly designed, which requires all the existing equipment to be removed and disposed of, replaced with a new and exciting space that caters mainly for 2-8-year-olds. The existing footprint should be maintained, with the fencing remaining, however new gates, pathways, equipment and surfacing to be designed into the area. This is to ensure the site is accessible all year round, and equipment is connected using surfacing, while retaining some of the natural turf to soften the design. Maintenance is a key aspect for the Council who manage multiple play areas, and suppliers should consider this when selecting equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e97d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007911-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

37535100 - Swings

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment

37535291 - Wall climbing equipment

37535292 - Rope climbing equipment

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
facilities@kidlington-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1AB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

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