Tender

Tilsworth Community Play Equipment Project

TILSWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Tilsworth Parish Council, a public authority in sub-central government, is in the tender stage of procuring play equipment for the Tilsworth Community Project. This procurement process aims to acquire diverse play structures, such as frame swings and slides, along with necessary safety and accessibility features for children aged up to 11. Located in Leighton Buzzard, UK, the tender was published on 16th July 2025, with crucial deadlines by the end of August for proposal submissions and 30th September for award notifications. This open procedure welcomes participation from relevant suppliers within the community play equipment industry.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in the design and installation of playground equipment and facilities. Businesses offering robust and safety-compliant constructions with competitive pricing and quality are encouraged to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in construction materials and the ability to adhere to tight project timelines from October to December 2025 will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The project involves the removal of outdated equipment, making it ideal for firms offering comprehensive solutions, from design through to installation and future support services.

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Notice Title

Tilsworth Community Play Equipment Project

Notice Description

To provide a range of play equipment for children up to the age of 11, to include a tower unit that encourages climbing and incorporates slides suitable for the age group. Provision of A frame Swings to include cradle and flat seats and a basket swing. The design must maintain the current accessibility of the site.. Quotes provided must be itemised and include the option for fencing and gates, also itemised separately on quotes. Quotes must include options for the provision of relevant surfacing in line with Health & Safety requirements Quotes must include for the removal and disposal of old equipment The contractor will be responsible for providing relevant site set up, safety fencing and ensuring welfare requirements are in place for operatives for the duration of the works. Rough order of costs will be accepted in the first instance but site visits will be required prior to submitting designs and quotations Please note that there is a short timescale between contract award date and project date that will need to be accommodated

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056050
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040524-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44110000 - Construction materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
TILSWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Martin
Contact Email
clerk@tilsworth-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4407731571411

Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Postcode
LU7 6HA
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
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
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Leighton-Linslade South
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Further Information

Notice Documents

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