Tender

Palmerston Play Area Refurbishment

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 13:32

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27 Nov 2025 at 08:49

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26 Nov 2025 at 16:09

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:20

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20 Nov 2025 at 07:56

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07 Nov 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Glamorgan Council invites tenders for the refurbishment of the Palmerston Play Area in Gibbonsdown, Barry, with the aim to upgrade the existing facilities. This procurement falls under the industry categories of construction work and park and playground equipment, focusing specifically on improving the inclusive play options available to children. The process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competition procurement method below the threshold. Interested parties should note key dates: the tender period concludes on 15th December 2025 at 12:00 pm, and enquiries will be accepted up until 8th December 2025. The contracting authority is located in Barry, UK, and the project's legal basis is the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms experienced in construction and playground equipment installation, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality and innovative designs that address accessibility concerns. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to apply. The project is valued at £120,000 gross, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2026 and expected to conclude by 15th March 2026. The emphasis on both price and quality in the award criteria ensures that businesses offering competitive pricing combined with robust quality proposals have a strong chance of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Palmerston Play Area Refurbishment

Notice Description

The Vale of Glamorgan Council requires works to upgrade Palmerston Play Area in Gibbonsdown, Barry. The Council has secured Funding from the 'All Wales Play opportunities Grant 2025-26. Capital grant for play spaces and playgrounds'. Tenders are sought from experienced contractors to design and implement works to upgrade the existing play area, which is in poor condition. The existing play area is set within Parks land adjacent to an existing MUGA. The site currently comprises of swings, a roundabout, a springy animal and a climbing unit. The area is well used by children from Palmerston Primary School. After consultancy exercises with the school, it was noted that the children would like accessible play equipment. The site itself can suffer from ground water flooding in low lying areas, so it will be necessary for all equipment to be installed at a similar or higher level than the adjacent pathway. There is one area in particular that floods and is highlighted in the attached appendices. Ideally the play equipment is to be grouped together so that it can be accessed from the pathways and from item to item. If the new area of surfacing for the new play equipment is greater than 100m2 over and above the existing surfacing, SUDS approval will be required. We require the contractor to suggest proposed drainage; the client will apply for the SUDS necessary. Items of equipment should not be above 4ms high. If this is the case Planning permission will not be required. Tenders are sought from experienced contractors to design and implement works to upgrade the play area. The scope of the work s includes the following activities: - * Design of new play area. * Removal of existing play equipment, surfacing and site furniture. (See Appendices). * Supply and installation of new play equipment, surfacing, site furniture and any other works to complete the approved scheme. * Provide access track for vehicles to the site to stop damage to fields. (As necessary, See Appendices). * Be free draining if possible and comply with SAB legislation if applicable * Reinstatement of site as necessary. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the Council's brief and drawing supplied and approved by the Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078090-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 15 Mar 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
VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Charles
Contact Email
william.charles4@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF63 4RU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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