Notice Information
Notice Title
Children's Playground Revamp Project
Notice Description
Thurcroft Parish Council invites suitably qualified and experienced playground design and installation companies to submit a tender for the design, supply, and installation of a revitalised children's playground at: Location: Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall, Green Arbour Rd, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9DD. The Council wishes to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging play environment with clearly defined areas for younger and older children, and to relocate an existing teenage hut to a more appropriate area of the site or nearby land. The current playground no longer adequately meets the needs of all age groups. In particular: * There is insufficient separation between younger children and older users * Existing equipment lacks progression and challenge * The current location of the teenage hut impacts the enjoyment and safety of younger children The Parish Council seeks innovative proposals that address these issues while remaining sympathetic to the surrounding community. ________________________________________ Project Objectives Tenderers should demonstrate how their proposals will: * Provide distinct play zones for: o Younger children (approx. ages 2-6) o Older children (approx. ages 7-12+) * Improve safety, supervision, and accessibility * Encourage active, imaginative, and social play * Reduce conflict between different age groups * Relocate the existing teenage hut to a more suitable location (specified by the council) * Deliver a durable, low-maintenance solution ________________________________________ Scope of Works The scope includes, but is not limited to: 5.1 Design * A full playground layout plan * Clear zoning for younger and older children * Consideration of natural or physical separation (e.g. planting, fencing, surfacing, pathways) * Integration of the relocated teenage hut into an appropriate area 5.2 Equipment & Installation * Supply and installation of age-appropriate play equipment * Removal and relocation of the teenage hut to include any necessary groundwork, bases, or minor modifications * Groundworks and surfacing * Compliance with all relevant safety standards (e.g. EN 1176 / 1177) ________________________________________ Design Requirements Younger Children's Area (Indicative) * Low-level equipment suitable for early years * Inclusive and sensory play elements * Safer surfacing * Good visibility for parents and carers Older Children's Area (Indicative) * More challenging and adventurous equipment * Opportunities for physical activity and social interaction * Equipment that discourages misuse of younger play areas
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: We may consider a short extension if the chosen contractor cannot complete the works in June. The playground would need to be completed by the start of the Rotherham school holidays.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-065c36
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016961-2026
- 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
45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £150,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £150,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 25 Feb 20264 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 10 Apr 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 May 2026 - 29 Jun 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
- THURCROFT PARISH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- ROTHERHAM
- Postcode
- S66 9DD
- Post Town
- Sheffield
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLE3 South Yorkshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLE34 Rotherham
- Delivery Location
- TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
-
- Local Authority
- Rotherham
- Electoral Ward
- Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- Westminster Constituency
- Rother Valley
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016961-2026
25th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Notice URLs
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