Tender

Refurbishment of Streamleaze Play Area (Thornbury)

THORNBURY TOWN COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

Thornbury Town Council is inviting bids for the refurbishment of the Streamleaze Play Area in Thornbury, with an open below-threshold competition. The project aims to incorporate innovative play features to enrich the recreational space for young people, guided by Play England's "Design for Play" principles. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline extended to 16 March 2026, following concerns from suppliers about workload. Enquiries must be placed by 9 March 2026. The budget for this project is set at £75,000, excluding VAT, and addresses are set across various UK regions. The work is classified under the industry of park and playground equipment and recreation installation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in park equipment, playground design, and recreation installation, particularly those with a focus on innovative and high-quality designs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their creativity and expertise to meet the Council’s objectives. The contract includes provisions for electronic submissions to ensure a streamlined process. With the regional delivery scope, businesses operating across the UK can enhance their portfolio by being involved in a community-enhancing project, boosting their market presence and fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of Streamleaze Play Area (Thornbury)

Notice Description

Thornbury Town Council is seeking a contractor to design and create replacement innovative play features at Streamleaze play area in Thornbury. The Council's objective is to create playable spaces that offer young people access to as wide a range of play opportunities as possible within the spaces allocated. The Council actively encourages the use of Play England's "Design for Play" in creating the design. Full details are contained in the Design Brief.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012681-2026
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THORNBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wendy Sydenham
Contact Email
tenders@thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441454412103

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNBURY
Postcode
BS35 2AR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Thornbury
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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