Notice Information
Notice Title
Stonelow play area refurbishment
Notice Description
Dronfield Town Council is inviting quotations for the refurbishment of the Stonelow Play Area, located at the junction of Stonelow Road and Shireoaks Road in Dronfield, Derbyshire - What Three Words location - churn.swing.shops The scope of the project includes: * Design and layout planning * Supply and installation of new playground equipment and structures * Removal and disposal of existing equipment (excluding the stone climbing structure, which is to remain in situ) * Site preparation and construction in accordance with the submitted design There is potential to retain the existing swings, subject to assessment, but all other equipment excluding the stone climbing structure, must be removed and replaced. It is anticipated that construction work will be carried out and completed between November 2025 and January 2026. Dronfield Town Council currently manages and maintains ten playgrounds across the town. Stonelow is one of the smaller sites but is well-used by local schoolchildren, with two schools located nearby. The play area is fully enclosed and features a mix of equipment and a grassed section with several mature trees. The budget for this project is PS70,000 excluding VAT and PS84,000 including VAT. The Council's objective is to create a stimulating and inclusive play space that encourages exploration, risk-taking, and skill development. The new design should foster confidence, resilience, and learning through play, catering to children aged 3 to 12 years. Proposals must include equipment that is accessible to all children, including features specifically designed to support those with special educational needs (SEN). Tender submissions should include: * A visual design of the proposed playground * A detailed specification of the equipment, including age suitability * Information on accessibility and inclusive features Dronfield Town Council intends to award the contract to a suitably qualified and experienced contractor capable of delivering a high-quality, inclusive play environment.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0597ce
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055493-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - unknown
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
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
45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £70,000 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Sep 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 7 Sep 20255 months ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Michael Keys
- Contact Email
- michael.keys@dronfield.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- 01246 418573
Buyer Location
- Locality
- DRONFIELD
- Postcode
- S18 1PD
- Post Town
- Sheffield
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLF East Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLF12 East Derbyshire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- North East Derbyshire
- Electoral Ward
- Dronfield South
- Westminster Constituency
- North East Derbyshire
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055493-2025
10th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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