Tender

Papplewick QEII Playground and associated works refurbishment

PAPPLEWICK PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 11:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In this tender process initiated on 4th February 2026, Papplewick Parish Council, a sub-central government authority, is seeking qualified suppliers for the refurbishment of the Papplewick QEII Playground and associated works. The project falls under the industry category of playground equipment and related services. The council invites designs and proposals that align with detailed specifications provided, with a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and safety. This tender is part of the planning and tender stage, with submissions due by 17th April 2026. The refurbishment will take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, and the contract will run from 3rd July to 30th September 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment, landscaping, and installation services. The open competition procurement method allows businesses with proven experience in similar projects to propose innovative solutions that meet the council’s outlined objectives. Suppliers with expertise in providing comprehensive project management, robust design and installation packages, and compliance with rigorous health and safety standards will find this tender particularly advantageous. Moreover, the opportunity to work on a high-profile public refurbishment project is an excellent platform for expansion and reputation building within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Papplewick QEII Playground and associated works refurbishment

Notice Description

The council is seeking costed proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers, as follows: * To re-design the playground to include the required components as detailed in Section 3 to the extent possible within a new enlarged footprint. * To provide detailed designs, including drawings and specifications. Designs should be shown to take account of the Play Area Accessibility Statement in Appendix 4. * To include alternative equipment options if appropriate, with advantages and disadvantages explained. * To recommend the materials and colours to be used with the benefits explained. * To provide a detailed project and installation/commissioning plan and costings. * To provide a detailed problem management and escalation plan for the installation period. * To obtain all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work. * To remove all items not required by the re-design, including existing safety surfacing. * To supply all necessary items required by the re-design and to provide suitable low maintenance safety surfacing, covering all appropriate areas. * To install all items, including any retained items as appropriate, including safety surfacing, hard landscaping and fencing required by the re-design, and benches, tables and bins. * To complete all ground works to a professional standard, including any foundations required by the design, including for relocated and new fencing and supports. * To follow all necessary Health and Safety and Welfare procedures. * To provide a project manager to be the main point of contact during the works and to closely manage all aspects of the logistics, installation and commissioning, keeping the council informed of progress and issues on a regular basis. * To provide equipment and workmanship warranties and a post installation inspection report and evidence that all recommendations in the report have been carried out. After completion of the construction and before handover, the council may also arrange an independent inspection by our own certified safety inspector and require resolution of defects and risks before the handover and final payment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009900-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

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
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 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
PAPPLEWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Liz Gretton
Contact Email
clerk.papplewick@gmail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PAPPLEWICK
Postcode
NG15 8FB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
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
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Newstead Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Further Information

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