Tender

Glen Gardens Play Area

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

06 Oct 2025 at 10:40

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is currently in the tender stage for the Glen Gardens Play Area construction project, falling under the construction industry category. This procurement process is taking place in York (region UKE21), United Kingdom. The procurement method for this project is an open competition that is below the threshold, allowing for a wider range of suppliers to participate. Key dates to note include the extended enquiry deadline of 15th October 2026 and the submission deadline of 28th October 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st December 2025 to 2nd January 2026, with a project value of £84,000 (gross), equivalent to £70,000. This tender focuses on high-quality submissions, particularly in the construction work category, as it will be evaluated based on a three-stage quality assessment process.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in playground design and construction, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that can demonstrate three or more years of experience. The procurement process’s focus on quality allows businesses excelling in innovative and community-focused design to gain an advantage. Companies with robust health and safety plans and adequate insurance coverage, including public liability, employers liability, and professional indemnity, are well-suited to compete. The project’s emphasis on community engagement in the final design selection presents a unique chance for businesses to align their proposals with local needs, potentially increasing their visibility and appeal within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glen Gardens Play Area

Notice Description

Glen Gardens Play Area Workspace: Construction, Capital, Highways & Major Projects Instructions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062449-2025
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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 2 Jan 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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