Tender

Walmer Beach Outdoor Gym & Safety Surface

WALMER TOWN COUNCIL

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19 Nov 2025 at 17:00

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19 Nov 2025 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

Walmer Town Council is seeking contractors for the installation of a free, inclusive outdoor gym on the Walmer seafront, with a project titled "Walmer Beach Outdoor Gym & Safety Surface". This initiative falls under the works category, addressing sectors like sports goods and equipment, construction work, and installation services of machinery. The council is employing an open procurement method for this below-threshold competitive process. Interested parties should submit their proposals by 12th January 2026, with any enquiries being addressed by 18th December 2025. Located in Walmer, Kent, UK, the project requires compliance with the relevant UK legislation and standards.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fitness equipment, construction, and installation services. Firms with expertise in creating durable outdoor installations that meet safety standards are well-suited. Participants are encouraged to submit economically advantageous quotes that balance quality and cost, evaluated on a 90% quality and 10% cost basis. The contract period spans from 13th April to 30th June 2026, presenting ample time for capable businesses to demonstrate their proficiency in delivering high-quality outdoor fitness solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Walmer Beach Outdoor Gym & Safety Surface

Notice Description

This project will install a free, inclusive outdoor gym directly onto a shingle beach on Walmer seafront. The quote must include the supply and installation, (including all groundworks) of all equipment and of an appropriate non-slip safety surface and base design. All products supplied must confirm to BE EN 16630:2015.Our ideal outdoor gym will contain a selection of resistance, cardio, cross training and balance/mobility equipment. A list of preferred equipment is set out within the detailed specification Appendix 2 of the ITQ documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075416-2025
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

45000000 - Construction work

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 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
WALMER TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynne Simmons
Contact Email
admin@walmercouncil.co.uk
Contact Phone
01304362363

Buyer Location

Locality
WALMER
Postcode
CT14 7DP
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
North Deal
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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