Tender

Lots Road Open Space

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is inviting bids for the "Lots Road Open Space" contract, a public works opportunity in London. This tender, initiated on 15th December 2025, seeks businesses to construct and install a new meanwhile open space, incorporating elements such as paving, planters, seating, playground equipment, and planting. This falls under industry categories including landscaping, park and playground equipment, and related sectors. The procurement process is in its tender stage, with the closing date for responses on 6th February 2026. Notably, interested parties can make inquiries until 30th January 2026. The open competition is below the threshold, facilitating participation from various businesses, including SMEs, under the guidance of the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within construction and landscaping sectors, as well as those specialising in playground and urban public space equipment. With work to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026, the contract is valued at up to £1,200,000 gross, highlighting a robust financial incentive. Companies with expertise in quality landscaping, urban design, and public recreational spaces will be particularly suited to compete, given the strong emphasis on quality and price evaluations in the award criteria. The procurement supports electronic submissions, ensuring efficient participation for interested businesses. As it encourages SME participation, smaller enterprises are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity by showcasing quality and competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lots Road Open Space

Notice Description

To construct and install a new meanwhile open space at Lots Road following the design details, works to include paving, planters, seating, play equipment and planting. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Seeders%2C-planters-or-transplanters./64UCE3KNY7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/64UCE3KNY7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f609
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083029-2025
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

16 - Agricultural machinery

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

16130000 - Seeders, planters or transplanters

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112700 - Landscaping work

45233222 - Paving and asphalting works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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 ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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