Tender

Design, Supply and Installation of Play Park Upgrades

HAWKINGE TOWN COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 10:20

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10 Oct 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Hawkinge Town Council is overseeing a tender process for the design, supply, and installation of upgrades to three play parks in Hawkinge, United Kingdom. The council, operating within the sub-central government category, aims to enhance the infrastructure and play equipment at Pannell Drive, Corbett Road, and Uphill, with a total proposed budget of £106,000. This procurement falls under the works category and is being conducted through an open competition method, below the threshold. Interested contractors should submit their tenders via email by 15:00 on 7th November 2025, with no escorted site visits required. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the contract period expected to begin on 1st March 2026 and conclude by the end of March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping works, particularly those focused on play parks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement reserves participation for these and VCSEs. The council's emphasis on recycling and sustainability could appeal to environmentally-focused companies prepared to offer innovative solutions in equipment repurposing and waste minimisation. Organisations with a robust track record in delivering quality, cost-effective play park refurbishments are well-positioned to benefit from this project. With a weighting of 60% quality and 40% price in the award criteria, businesses capable of balancing high-quality proposals with competitive pricing will have a favourable position in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Supply and Installation of Play Park Upgrades

Notice Description

INTRODUCTION Hawkinge Town Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Contractor for the play park refurbishment works and invites prospective Contractors to submit a quotation to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract - Hawkinge Town Council are looking to upgrade three parks within the town to include improved infrastructure and play equipment. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the play parks upgrade brief. It should be noted that by submitting a quotation, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence in early 2026 and will continue until completion of a twelve month's defects period of completion of the last park, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Hawkinge Town Council are responsible for several play parks around the town. As part of investing in the health and well-being of the residents of Hawkinge a budget has been made available to upgrade three of these parks. The following has been proposed. Pannell Drive PS70,000.00 Corbett Road PS6,000.00 Uphill PS30,000.00 Total proposed budget PS106,000.00 The council are looking to maximise the play equipment and play opportunities at each site through this project. We are seeking a contractor with experience in play parks to partner with the council to make this work. This document should be read in conjunction with the following as part of the tender pack: * 3323- Hawkinge Play Parks Refurbishment Preliminaries -2025-09-22 * ITQ Instructions Document - Main Contractor - Hawkinge Play Parks 3323 180925 * ITQ Response Document - Main Contractor - Hawkinge Play Parks 3323 180925 * CDM Pre-Construction Information Pack In addition, there are sets of photos for each park. Where possible the council would like to minimise waste across the works and recycle as much as possible. There may be opportunities to move serviceable equipment from one park to another where for example equipment has been installed for the wrong age group.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069251-2025
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
£106,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
HAWKINGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sam Wills
Contact Email
clerk@hawkinge-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAWKINGE
Postcode
CT18 7FP
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
North Downs East
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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