Tender

Heelands Play Area Improvements

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:24

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08 Jan 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is currently seeking tenders for the Heelands Play Area Improvements project. This involves the provision and installation of various playground and park equipment, as well as associated landscaping and drainage work in Heelands, Milton Keynes. The procurement process, initiated on 8th January 2026, is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 12 noon on 29th January 2026. It is conducted as an open competition below the threshold, with suppliers invited to express interest through an e-tendering system. The procurement falls under the industry category of playground and recreational area construction and improvement, taking place in the region of UKJ12, United Kingdom.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground construction, landscaping, and environmental improvement works. Companies offering expertise in playground equipment supply and installation, ground-drainage work, and site preparation are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project, valued at £180,000, emphasises a mix of quality and price in its award criteria, further encouraging innovative and cost-effective solutions from interested suppliers. With the contract period slated to begin on 1st June 2026 and end by 2nd October 2026, businesses in relevant fields have the chance to demonstrate their capabilities through this targeted infrastructure enhancement project by Milton Keynes City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heelands Play Area Improvements

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Play Area Improvements in Heelands, Milton Keynes. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon on 29th January 2026. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001384-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535260 - Playground tunnels

37535270 - Playground sandboxes

37535280 - Playground bleachers

43324000 - Drainage equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

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

45100000 - Site preparation work

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45232452 - Drainage works

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Oct 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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