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Rodbourne Cheney Play Area

Central Swindon North Parish Council

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Award

17 Aug 2026 at 12:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2025 at 07:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2025 at 12:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Swindon North Parish Council procured an integrated inclusive play-area project at Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon. The works cover the design, supply and installation of playground equipment, including swings, climbing equipment, slides, tunnels, seesaws and roundabouts, together with safety surfacing, associated groundworks, fencing, seating and related installation works. The requirement also covers potential additional play-area enhancements, accessibility and sensory-play features, maintenance and inspection services, minor repairs, and similar play-area developments at other locations within the parish. This is a specialist public-realm construction and playground-installation requirement, combining equipment supply, landscaping, surfacing, fencing and ongoing asset support under a single supplier arrangement.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through an above-threshold open procedure for works, with one integrated lot. The tender deadline was 28 April 2025 at 12:00, and the award period ended on 1 June 2025. Wicksteed Leisure Limited was selected, and the contract was signed on 18 June 2026. The contract runs from 1 July 2026 to 31 October 2026, with a maximum extent to 1 October 2027. Its value is £290,000 excluding VAT and £348,000 including VAT. Evaluation weighted price at 60%, design and technical compliance at 15%, experience at 10%, early completion at 5%, sustainability at 5%, and warranty and aftercare at 5%. Extensions and additional works are discretionary.

This requirement indicates demand for suppliers able to deliver complete inclusive play areas rather than isolated equipment or construction packages. A credible competitor would need proven capability in play-area design, equipment manufacture or supply, safety surfacing, groundworks, fencing, seating and installation, with the coordination needed to provide single-point responsibility. Evidence of successfully delivering similar projects within the previous five years was part of the evaluation. Strong performance would also depend on meeting relevant safety, accessibility and technical standards, using sustainable materials and practices, and providing warranties, maintenance, inspections and remedial support. Suppliers able to handle additional equipment, sensory-play improvements and similar parish projects would be better placed for comparable future requirements from this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rodbourne Cheney Play Area

Notice Description

Design, supply and installation of an inclusive play area at Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, including play equipment, safety surfacing, associated groundworks, fencing, seating and related installation works. The contract also includes options, as set out in the original procurement, for additional play area enhancements, maintenance and inspection services, and further similar play area projects at other locations within the parish during the contract period up to the value of PS348,000 Inc VAT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes the following options, which may be exercised at the council's discretion, subject to budget availability, performance evaluation, and strategic needs: 1. Additional Play Area Enhancements Scope: The council may require supplementary play equipment, accessibility improvements, or sensory play features beyond the initial installation. Circumstances for Use: If further funding is secured, community feedback identifies additional needs, or if phased development is preferred. 2. Ongoing Maintenance & Inspection Services Scope: The contractor may be engaged for routine maintenance, annual safety inspections, and minor repairs beyond the defects liability period. Circumstances for Use: If the council determines that outsourced maintenance offers better value for money or aligns with long-term asset management plans. 3. Future Play Area Developments Scope: The council may extend the contract to cover additional play area projects in other locations within the parish. Circumstances for Use: If the council intends to standardize equipment and surfacing across multiple sites, ensuring continuity of design and maintenance. 4. Adjustments to Scope Due to Budgetary Changes Scope: The contract allows flexibility to adjust the scope based on available funds, which may include scaling up or down the number of equipment pieces or modifying surfacing choices. Circumstances for Use: If external grants, sponsorships, or council budget changes impact the project scope. These options provide the council with a cost-effective mechanism to enhance, maintain, and expand its play facilities while maintaining procurement efficiency and contractor continuity.

Renewal: 1. Extension Provisions This contract includes the potential for extensions, subject to performance, budget availability, and the ongoing needs of the Central Swindon North Parish Council (CSNPC). Extensions may be considered in the following circumstances: Additional Play Area Works: If the council identifies further play area improvement needs, such as expansion, additional equipment installation, or surfacing enhancements. Maintenance & Repairs: If there is a requirement for ongoing servicing, maintenance, or remedial works on the newly installed play area equipment and infrastructure. Future Play Area Projects: The contract may be extended to cover similar works in other locations within the parish if deemed cost-effective and beneficial. 2. Possible Extension Periods The initial contract term covers the design, supply, and installation of the inclusive play area. The contract may include one or more extensions, up to a total of two (2) years beyond the original contract period, at the council's discretion. Each extension will be reviewed and awarded based on performance, compliance with service levels, and available funding. 3. Justification for Extensions Ensuring consistency in design and installation quality across multiple sites. Avoiding delays and additional procurement processes if further works are needed. Leveraging economies of scale with a contractor already familiar with the site and requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

43322000 - Dismantling equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Central Swindon North Parish Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2QJ
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
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
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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