Construction of a New Inclusive Playground at East Beach

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 07:46

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the construction of a new inclusive playground at East Beach, led by Southend-on-Sea City Council, has reached the award stage as of 4th June 2026. This project involves the removal of existing equipment, installation of new playground surfacing, and landscaping works in the Southend-on-Sea region, classified under public authority - sub-central government. The contract, valued at approximately £671,593.20, was awarded to PVR Contracting Limited following an open competition method below the threshold. The contract commenced on 11th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 16th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in construction and landscaping, specifically those experienced in designing and installing playground equipment and surfaces. Businesses capable of providing innovative and accessible play solutions will find opportunities to demonstrate their expertise and enhance their portfolios. Additionally, future tenders by Southend-on-Sea City Council, like the upcoming playground project at Shoebury East Beach, scheduled from March to August 2026, offer further opportunities for qualified contractors to engage and expand their business footprint in the sector.

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Notice Title

Construction of a New Inclusive Playground at East Beach

Notice Description

Removal of existing playground equipment and furniture to prepare for the construction of an inclusive playground. Works include specialist playground surfacing and playground equipment of varying sizes and level of installation and soft landscaping works. PS671,593.20 JCT Minor Works Contract with Design

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052564-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£671,593 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 16 Oct 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PVR CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052564-2026
    4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075815-2025
    20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com
    The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e-tender system where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in this opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN788007), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this project must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility.

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