Tender

Design and Build of Replacement Play Equipment and Additional Works, St Martin's Play Area, Cranbrook (East Devon)

CRANBROOK TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Cranbrook Town Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a contract for the "Design and Build of Replacement Play Equipment and Additional Works" at St Martin's Play Area, located in Cranbrook, East Devon. This project, under the industry category of construction work, requires the design and installation of new play equipment, as some existing structures have become unsafe. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 25 January 2026, while any enquiries must be made by 20 January 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an open competition method, suitable for projects below the procurement threshold. The contract is set to start on 1 April 2026 and end on 30 June 2026, with a total project budget of £192,000 including VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and materials supply sectors, particularly those specialising in playground equipment and installation. Companies with experience in creating engaging and visually appealing play areas will find this project aligns well with their expertise. Opportunities exist for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, reflecting Cranbrook Town Council's inclusive supplier approach. The Council aims to appoint a supplier who will deliver a flagship play area that creates a substantial impact on local residents and visitors, enhancing their experience and encouraging community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Build of Replacement Play Equipment and Additional Works, St Martin's Play Area, Cranbrook (East Devon)

Notice Description

Cranbrook Town Council owns and is responsible for the management and maintenance of the St Martin's play area in Cranbrook. The play area includes a neighbourhood as well as a local equipped area of play (NEAP and LEAP) and was originally installed in 2014. Sadly, some of the timber play equipment has reached the end of its life already and the Council has concerns regarding the original preparation of the underlying ground and the original installation of the safety surfacing which displays evidence of erosion below the surfacing. The St Martin's play area currently has the highest footfall among the Town Council's play areas and is attractive to families who attend the adjacent primary school, among other users. The Council's vision very much is to create a flagship play area which creates a "wow effect" for local residents and visitors. The Council is looking to appoint a preferred supplier for the goods and works as set out in the invitation to tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e85f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076876-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
CRANBROOK TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Janine Gardner
Contact Email
clerk@cranbrooktowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01404514552

Buyer Location

Locality
CRANBROOK
Postcode
EX5 7DR
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Cranbrook
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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