Tender

Bradwell Dingle Play Area

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme is inviting tenders for the Bradwell Dingle Play Area, a project that comprises the installation of new play equipment alongside an outdoor exercise area. The procurement concentrates on park and playground equipment as well as landscaping work for playgrounds, categorising it under the works industry. Located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK, the tender is currently in the active stage of the procurement process. Interested parties must note key dates: the enquiry period concludes on 19th December 2025, while the deadline for tender submission is set for 14th January 2026, with the project slated to begin on 2nd March 2026.

This open competition tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment, landscaping, and outdoor recreational facilities. The tender is suitable for SMEs, offering a gross value of £174,000, with a focus on quality and price weighted at 60% and 40% respectively. Companies capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions will be well-positioned to succeed. The procurement method encourages electronic submissions, facilitating ease and broad participation. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the area of public works and recreation space installations may find this tender particularly promising.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bradwell Dingle Play Area

Notice Description

Following a public consultation, it was agreed to install a new play area to replace the existing play equipment. In addition to the new play area, an outdoor exercise area is to be introduced into Bradwell Dingle and is included within this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079541-2025
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

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
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 May 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
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Contact Name
Allison Walters, Awscape Limited
Contact Email
allison.walters@awscape.com
Contact Phone
44 01782 717717

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

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