Tender

Park Improvements to 3 Parks

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Sep 2025 at 13:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Aug 2025 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 13:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is actively seeking bids for a project titled "Park Improvements to 3 Parks," focusing on enhancing play equipment and surfacing at three parks in Bristol: Rawnsley Park, St Judes Park, and St Agnes Park. This procurement falls under the works category and is being conducted through an open competition method, allowing electronic submissions via the ProContract E-Tendering Portal. Notably, the tender has a stated value of £423,240, with key considerations given to quality, price, and social value in the awarding criteria. Interested parties should note that submissions must be made by the deadline of 24th September 2025 at 12:00 BST, for a contract period commencing on 27th October 2025 and concluding on 28th February 2026. The project is situated within the UKK1 region, specifically in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping work for playgrounds. With a focus on both quality and social value, companies offering innovative play solutions or sustainable, community-focused practices are likely to be competitive. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, with specific criteria supporting their participation. By engaging in this project, businesses have the opportunity to enhance their portfolio while making a meaningful contribution to the community through infrastructure improvements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Park Improvements to 3 Parks

Notice Description

Work to improve play equipment and surfacing at 3 parks in Bristol (Rawnsley Park, St Judes Park and St Agnes Park)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05871d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055040-2025
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
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

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£352,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£352,700 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05871d-2025-09-09T14:11:57+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-09T14:11:57+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05871d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWXH-3837-PDTD",
            "name": "Bristol City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWXH-3837-PDTD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "City Hall, College Green",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS1 5TR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.bristol.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PWXH-3837-PDTD",
        "name": "Bristol City Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN784660",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Park Improvements to 3 Parks",
        "description": "Work to improve play equipment and surfacing at 3 parks in Bristol (Rawnsley Park, St Judes Park and St Agnes Park)",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "37535200",
                        "description": "Playground equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45112723",
                        "description": "Landscaping work for playgrounds"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKK1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 423240,
            "amount": 352700,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "Tenders should be submitted via the ProContract E-Tendering Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b899a033-3b78-f011-813a-005056b64545",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-24T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-05T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 423240,
                    "amount": 352700,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 70,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Social Value",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-10-27T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2026-02-28T23:59:59Z"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "url": "https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b899a033-3b78-f011-813a-005056b64545"
            },
            {
                "id": "048438-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048438-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-08-13T14:29:25+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "049441-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049441-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-08-18T12:05:29+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "055040-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055040-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-09-09T14:11:57+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "049441-2025",
                "description": "Deadline Extended from 12/09/2025 to 24/09/2025"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}