Design, supply and installation of playground equipment, landscaping and surfacing at Mount Wise Gardens, Newquay

NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Newquay Town Council is managing a procurement process for the design, supply, and installation of playground equipment, landscaping, and surfacing at Mount Wise Gardens, Newquay. This project, with an industry category focused on works, aims to create a vibrant and innovative play space targeting primary and junior school children, with additional toddler provisions. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, closing on 9 January 2026 at noon. The estimated project value is £180,000. The open competition method allows businesses that meet below-threshold criteria to participate. The planned start date for the contract is 26 January 2026, with completion expected before the end of Spring 2026. The specific location for services is in the UKK region, South West England.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in playground equipment design and landscaping, particularly those known for creative and inclusive designs that promote healthy activity. Companies equipped to deliver innovative solutions that incorporate varying levels of risk and inclusivity, such as plan designs for diverse age groups, will find this tender particularly beneficial. Furthermore, the tender is suitable for SMEs, which could benefit from the open competition framework. The inclusion of criteria such as quality, innovative design, and experience can provide competitive advantages to businesses that excel in these areas. The project's emphasis on creating a welcoming community space could appeal to companies prioritizing engagement in local council projects for enhanced business presence within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design, supply and installation of playground equipment, landscaping and surfacing at Mount Wise Gardens, Newquay

Notice Description

The new play area at Mount Wise Gardens will provide a vital new facility for children residing in the Centre of Newquay. The play park is aimed at primary and junior school age children with some toddler provision. The park should be a welcoming and colourful space where everyone feels safe. It will enable children to play in different ways and allow them to stretch and challenge themselves. Key objectives of the Tender are: To provide a vibrant, colourful play space with a wide range of equipment for the local residents in the area. Designs should be innovative and consider how equipment/play structures for different ages can be zoned to allow play equipment for toddlers as well as equipment aimed at primary and junior school age. Designs should be fun, creative and imaginative with equipment that promotes healthy activity, incorporates risk and challenge and promotes inclusiveness. Designs should make the best use of the space available with adequate space for Minimum Use Zones and allow sufficient space outside the fenced play area for seating/picnic tables. Seating provision will need to also be considered as part of the scope of this contract. The Council's aspiration is for project completion, snagging and handover to be undertaken no later than before the end of Spring 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001587-2026
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

37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements

45112500 - Earthmoving work

45112600 - Cut and fill

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWQUAY
Postcode
TR7 1AF
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Newquay Central & Pentire
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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