Tender

Play Area Maintenance

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Play Area Maintenance," aimed at appointing a contractor for the maintenance and installation works on outdoor public play areas in Bedford, United Kingdom. The tender, open from June 13th to July 4th, 2025, falls under the works industry category with a focus on park and playground equipment. This two-year contract, valued at £95,000, will commence on July 14th, 2025, and conclude on July 13th, 2027. The procurement method is open competition, allowing electronic submissions.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in playground equipment installation and maintenance. Businesses with experience in similar projects, especially those focused on price and quality services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the open procurement method, any qualified business can participate, providing a chance to establish or strengthen relationships with a public authority like Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Play Area Maintenance

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is looking to appoint a contactor to carry out installations and maintenance works to its outdoor public play areas for a two-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05482b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032130-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2027 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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