Tender

Maintenance of Waterplay Parks

WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 10:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wychavon District Council is seeking tenders for the maintenance of its Waterplay Parks located in Evesham, Pershore, and Droitwich, under a procurement initiated on 16th January 2026. The tender, classified under the industry category of services, specifically involves park and playground equipment and maintenance services. This procurement, valued at £120,000 (excluding VAT) with a gross amount of £144,000, is conducted through an open competitive method, facilitated via the Proactis Pro-Contract portal. Interested suppliers must register and submit an expression of interest by 12:00 PM on 13th February 2026, with questions due by 30th January 2026. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with consideration for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services of waterplay facilities and playground equipment to establish or expand their presence. Companies equipped to meet high standards of quality, specified as 70% of the award criteria, and competitive pricing (30%), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for additional services beyond the defined scope invites companies capable of offering integrated solutions to maximise value. Participating in this tender could pave the way for long-term collaboration with a reputable public authority within the UK's sub-central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Waterplay Parks

Notice Description

Wychavon District Council is inviting tenders for Maintenance of its Waterplay Parks in Evesham, Pershore and Droitwich. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: In addition to the defined Services, the Supplier shall provide any other related services as mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060759
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003767-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wychavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PERSHORE
Postcode
WR10 1PT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
Pershore
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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