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Old Bus Station - Playground

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the design, supply, and construction of a new children’s playground at the old bus station site under the title "Old Bus Station - Playground." This tender falls under the construction industry category, specifically related to construction work as detailed by CPV classification 45000000. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, UKL15, the project adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement method was a limited competition below the threshold, overseen by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Civic Centre, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AN. The procurement stage is now at the award update phase, with a contract slated to begin on 31 March 2026 and conclude on 1 June 2026, following the scheduled future signature date on 12 March 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in playground construction and associated civil works, such as groundworks, fencing, and drainage. It is tailored for well-established civil engineering firms capable of meeting stringent standards and regulations, as evidenced by the successful bid from Marton Civil Engineering, a large-scale supplier located in Abercynon. The contract's value exceeds £105,186, offering a lucrative prospect for businesses like Marton Civil Engineering that possess the expertise in handling substantial urban construction projects. Smaller enterprises may find it challenging to compete in such limited competition tenders, highlighting the need for demonstrable capacity in executing complex civil works.

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Notice Title

Old Bus Station - Playground

Notice Description

The project involves the design, supply and construction of a new children's playground, including groundworks, fencing, drainage and associated civil works in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018799-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,186 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARTON CIVIL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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