Tender

Victoria Play Area

UCKFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 20:42

Summary of the contracting process

Uckfield Town Council is inviting tenders for the design, supply, and installation of a play area at Victoria Pleasure Ground, with a budget of £80-90k, and the replacement of one piece of equipment at Hempstead Recreation Ground for up to £20k. This opportunity falls under the industry category of recreation installation and repair and maintenance work connected with sports facilities. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines for electronic submission by 23.59 on 16 May 2025, and hard copies accepted by 23.59 on 18 May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the overall project value is estimated at £132,000 GBP. The project is expected to commence on 1 July 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment design and installation, especially those with a strong portfolio in sustainable and innovative play solutions for children aged 0-12 years. SMEs and VCSEs may find this contract particularly attractive due to its suitability considerations. The project values quality and sustainability, making it ideal for companies with experience in creating environmentally-friendly recreational spaces. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their footprint in public sector works while contributing to community recreation infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Victoria Play Area

Notice Description

Design, supply and installation of a play area at Victoria Pleasure Ground up to PS80-90k, and supply and installation of the replacement of one piece of equipment at Hempstead Recreation Ground up to PS20k.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015110-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212140 - Recreation installation

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UCKFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
townclerk@uckfieldtc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01825 762774

Buyer Location

Locality
UCKFIELD
Postcode
TN22 1AE
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Uckfield New Town
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

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