Tender

Supply and Installation of New Play Equipment at Coppershell Rec, Gastard

CORSHAM TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Corsham Town Council is soliciting tenders for the supply and installation of new play equipment at Coppershell Rec, Gastard. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the deadline set for 3rd October 2025. This opportunity falls under the "recreation installation" and "recreational, cultural and sporting services" categories, representing a contract value of £50,000 net (£60,000 gross). The project involves replacing old timber-framed equipment with new metal-framed alternatives and is open for submissions through both postal or electronic means. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd November to 31st December 2025.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in recreation installations and playground equipment. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate, given the reserved participation terms. Companies experienced in durable and easy-to-maintain play equipment that can enhance local play areas will find this contract appealing. Businesses that can demonstrate value for money and possess a track record of community engagement in similar projects will be well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of New Play Equipment at Coppershell Rec, Gastard

Notice Description

Corsham Town Council is seeking tenders to remove some old timber-framed equipment at Coppershell Rec, Gastard and replace it with new metal-framed equipment. Please refer to the specification attached to this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054539-2025
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

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212140 - Recreation installation

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 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
CORSHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Whittleton
Contact Email
jwhittleton@corsham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07879256215

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 0EZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
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
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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