Planning

Exeter play areas capital works programme

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 14:44

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council is in the planning phase of the "Exeter play areas capital works programme," intending to procure services for the installation of play equipment and safety surfacing across five Council-owned play areas in Exeter. This procurement, under public authority - sub-central government classification, falls within the industry category for park and playground equipment and is conducted through an open procedure. The anticipated value of the tender is £540,000 including VAT, with the process allowing electronic submissions in English. Key dates include a tender period conclusion on 9th January 2026 and an award period end on 13th February 2026. Located in South West England (region UKK43), the project seeks to enhance safety, inclusivity, and play value at the specified sites.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in play equipment installation and landscaping work. It offers growth prospects particularly for those specializing in park and playground equipment, given the anticipated work volume and the project's budget. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in such projects, compliant with the BSEN1176 and BSEN1177 standards, are well-positioned to compete, as the programme includes requirements for previous similar works. The successful contractor will engage closely with Exeter City Council, providing scope for collaborative project execution and community engagement, fostering long-term business relationships in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exeter play areas capital works programme

Notice Description

Exeter City Council (ECC) intends to appoint an experienced, specialist play equipment installer for the provision and installation of various items of play equipment and safety surfacing at five Council-owned play areas in Exeter. Scope to include community engagement, design and installation of new playground equipment; replacing, refurbishing and upgrading play equipment and safety surfacing which have reached end of operational life, in order to improve the safety, play provision, inclusivity and play value of each site. The successful contractor will be expected to work closely with Exeter City Council to deliver the project. There is an anticipated maximum budget for this opportunity of PS540K (inc. VAT) to deliver all works within the final specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045333-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eccprocurement@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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