Tender

Design and Build of Coniston Green Toddler Play Area

WESTON-SUPER-MARE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Design and Build of Coniston Green Toddler Play Area" under a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The project, valued at an estimated £60,000, requires expressions of interest from suitably qualified companies to design and build a play area at Coniston Green, Weston-super-Mare, UK. The tender is currently active and the contract is classified under the 'Works' procurement category related to playground equipment and flatwork for children's areas. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 27th November 2025, with the tender stage commencing thereafter, as detailed in their indicative programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in playground equipment design and installation, as well as those skilled in health and safety management. The procurement method favours companies with demonstrable experience in similar projects and sound financial capability. SMEs are encouraged to participate, especially those that align with the council’s commitment to social value and maintaining excellent health and safety records. This process not only opens doors for immediate business growth but also facilitates long-term partnerships with a prominent public authority, enhancing business portfolios within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Design and Build of Coniston Green Toddler Play Area

Notice Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably experienced and qualified companies for design and build of a play area at Coniston Green in Weston-super-Mare, with an estimated value of PS60,000. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide-ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements of the contract which include liaison and design of a Play Area, health & safety management and defect diagnosis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071743-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTON-SUPER-MARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
development@wsm-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1LN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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