Planning

Rosliston Forestry Centre - New Play Area

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 13:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Derbyshire District Council is in the planning stages of a public procurement process for an exciting design and build project to develop a new play area at the Rosliston Forestry Centre, Derbyshire. This project is classified under the goods category and falls within the industry classification of roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, and other fairground amusements. Prospective suppliers are invited to express their interest and participate in a Supplier Day scheduled for Monday, 23rd March 2026, at the Rosliston Forestry Centre in Swadlincote. The current procurement stage is planning, with expressions of interest due by 24th March 2026. The anticipated start of the contract is the 1st of May 2026, with completion expected by the 31st of July 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in the design and creation of play equipment and related amusement structures. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable to apply. The procurement method seeks competent suppliers to deliver a bespoke and unique woodland-themed play area aimed to enhance the appeal of the Rosliston Forestry Centre as a major tourist attraction. By participating in this project, businesses can showcase their expertise in innovative play area designs and tap into the bustling visitor base of the National Forest, strategically located near significant urban centres like Derby, Burton-on-Trent, and Leicester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rosliston Forestry Centre - New Play Area

Notice Description

South Derbyshire District Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for an exciting new design & build project to provide a spectacular new play area for Rosliston Forestry Centre. We would also like to invite prospective suppliers to a Supplier Day on Monday 23rd March to view the site. Project Outline Rosliston Forestry Centre is managed by South Derbyshire District Council and attracts over 200,000 visitors a year. It is a popular tourist destination within the National Forest, within easy reach of large populations of Derby, Burton on Trent and Leicester. In 2025 we installed a new Sparrowhawk play feature which has attracted significant interest and has increased our visitor numbers. The remainder of the play equipment on the site is tired and not of the quality of the new sparrowhawk. Therefore, the Council intend to replace the play area with a bespoke, unique 'spectacular' woodland themed new play area, fitting for a major tourist attraction within the National Forest. We therefore welcome Expressions of Interest from suitably competent companies to make a spectacular new play area for the forestry centre. Please email sddcprocurement@v4services.com to express your interest in this opportunity. Supplier Day When: Monday 23rd March 2026 Where: Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote. Derbyshire. DE12 8JX How to book: Please email sddcprocurement@v4services.com to book an appointment. 40 minute slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Notes: Due to the need to manage numbers, we ask that a maximum of 4 representatives from each company attend. Expected time slots: 10:00-10:40 10:40-11:20 11:20-11:50 11:50-12:20 12:20-13:00

Planning Information

South Derbyshire District Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for an exciting new design & build project to provide a spectacular new play area for Rosliston Forestry Centre. Please email sddcprocurement@v4services.com to express your interest in this opportunity. We would also like to invite prospective suppliers to a Supplier Day on Monday 23rd March to view the site. Supplier Day When: Monday 23rd March 2026 Where: Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote. Derbyshire. DE12 8JX How to book: Please email sddcprocurement@v4services.com to book an appointment. 40 minute slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Notes: Due to the need to manage numbers, we ask that a maximum of 4 representatives from each company attend. Expected time slots: Time 10:00-10:40 10:40-11:20 11:20-11:50 11:50-12:20 12:20-13:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018480-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE11 0AH
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Swadlincote
Westminster Constituency
South Derbyshire

Further Information

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