Award

Elmswell Gate Park and Play Area Facilities

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 09:22

TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 17:06

TenderUpdate

24 Oct 2025 at 12:49

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has conducted a public procurement process for the construction of Elmswell Gate Park and Play Area Facilities, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (region UKJ12). The council invited bids under an open competition process, categorised under the works sector. As of 16th April 2026, the contracting stage has been completed, and PVR Contracting Limited has been awarded the contract. The tender, initiated with the ID 2025-233, set a submission deadline of 1st December 2025, with the contract period beginning on 10th March 2026 and ending on 31st August 2026. The tender's legal framework is based on the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, and the full project worth approximately £923,643 GBP gross.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, site preparation, and landscaping work for playgrounds. The contract involves significant development of recreational and cultural services, making it particularly beneficial for companies with expertise in designing and installing park and playground equipment. PVR Contracting Limited, an SME based in Waterlooville, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting the scope for smaller enterprises to engage in public sector tenders, provided they meet the criteria and demonstrate their capabilities. The open competition approach encourages diverse participation, thereby supporting various businesses in expanding their portfolio within the public works sector.

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Notice Title

Elmswell Gate Park and Play Area Facilities

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision to supply, install and deliver all works as detailed in the contract information to facilitate the construction and opening of Elmswell Gate Park and Play Areas to the public. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12:00 on Monday 1st December 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034531-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45100000 - Site preparation work

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£923,642 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES 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
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PVR CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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