Tender

Crombie Avenue Play Area

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is seeking proposals for the design and installation of a new replacement play area at Crombie Avenue, Clifton, York YO31 0XH. This procurement, classified under the industry category of construction work, is currently in the tender stage, with the process adhering to an open procurement method and described as a below-threshold competition. Interested parties should note the recent updates to key dates, with the enquiry period now closing on 13th February 2026 at 12:00 noon and the submission deadline extended to 20th February 2026 at 12:00 noon. The project’s contract value is £65,000 (exclusive of VAT), set within a gross budget of £78,000, and the subsequent contract period will run from 27th April 2026 to 27th May 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those with competencies in construction and play area design. Given the project's focus on quality assessment, as it will be awarded on a 100% quality basis, companies with a strong emphasis on high-standard service delivery could markedly benefit. SMEs, in particular, are highlighted as suitable candidates due to the procurement's suitability criteria, making this an attractive proposal for growing businesses aiming to demonstrate excellence and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Successful bidders will gain the chance to contribute to the community, showcasing their work in a prominent city location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crombie Avenue Play Area

Notice Description

Crombie Avenue Play Area - Design and installation of a new replacement play area for Crombie Avenue, Clifton, York YO31 0XH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060302
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002572-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 May 2026 30 days
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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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