Tender

Installation of a Multi-Use Games Area into the Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury

THORNBURY TOWN COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:08

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Thornbury Town Council is actively seeking a contractor for the installation of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at the Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the public works category, specifically focusing on outdoor sports and recreation installation, as well as park and playground equipment. The process is currently at the tender update stage, having been initiated on 19 February 2026, with the submission deadline set for 30 March 2026. The tender invites an open competition, below the threshold, welcoming electronic submissions in PDF format addressed to the Deputy Clerk. Queries can be raised until 16 March 2026. Wendy Sydenham serves as the primary contact for this procurement opportunity, facilitated by the Thornbury Town Council, with a contract range of £100,000 to £120,000.

This project offers substantial opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in sports facility design and installation, alongside those with expertise in recreation and lighting integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand in good stead to compete, given the focus on creating an inclusively accessible sports area with LED floodlighting, carefully integrated to suit the green surroundings. This initiative aims not only to invigorate local infrastructure but also to engage younger community members by offering a venue for multi-sport activities year-round. Companies adept at designing sports installations that harmonise with natural settings may find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities, fostering long-term business partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of a Multi-Use Games Area into the Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury

Notice Description

Thornbury Town Council is seeking a contractor to design, supply and install a new Multi-Use Games Area ("MUGA") into the Mundy Playing Fields in Thornbury. The objective is to provide an exciting new space that offers young people a facility to play a number of sports in all weathers and which includes integrated lighting which allows users to continue to enjoy the facility well into the evening, all year round. The new facility should fit well into its green and natural setting and be fully accessible and welcoming to all potential users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015407-2026
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

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 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
THORNBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Thornbury
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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