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LEPC Children's Play Area

LANE END PARISH COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 12:24

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30 Jun 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Lane End Parish Council is currently seeking bids for the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of a new children's play area in High Wycombe, United Kingdom. This project, titled "LEPC Children's Play Area," falls under the works category and encompasses a variety of installations, including play equipment, a sensory area, and associated structures. The procurement process is in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure to ensure transparency and competitiveness. Interested companies should note the extended submission deadline, now set for 26th August 2025, with site visits and enquiries to be made by 21st July 2025. Contracts are expected to be awarded by 29th September 2025, with the project starting on 5th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in playground construction and landscaping work. Enterprises specialising in creative, innovative designs and those with a track record of quality and safety are well-positioned to compete. The procurement's evaluation criteria give considerable weight to price, design quality, and supplier experience, presenting a prime opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as noted by the suitability criteria. Engaging in this project could enhance the reputation of participating companies and provide a platform for future local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LEPC Children's Play Area

Notice Description

Experienced company sought to design, manufacture, supply and install a new children's play area for the benefit of the local community. The proposed children's play area should be imaginative, varied and modern including various play park installations for a range of ages, a sensory area, a zip wire, fencing/gates, bike hoops, benches, surface finishes and all associated works as outlined in the invitation to tender and documents provided.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Should there be a need to vary or change the work to suit the project requirements.

Renewal: Precise contract duration to be agreed but it is expected to be between 4-6 weeks total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041295-2025
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
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

37535200 - Playground equipment

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 2 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANE END PARISH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MARLOW CONSTRUCTION & SURVEYING LTD

Contact Name
Hayley Glasgow, Matt Cornwell
Contact Email
clerk@laneendparishcouncil.gov.uk, matt@marlowcs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7787 155906, 01494 437111

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP12 4FS
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Marlow
Westminster Constituency
Beaconsfield

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