Tender

QQ25/021 The Provision of Repairs & Maintenance to Play Area Equipment

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tamworth Borough Council has initiated an open tender for the provision of repairs and maintenance services for play area equipment, with a focus on ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. This procurement is classified under the "Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment" industry category. The process aims to find an experienced contractor to maintain various facilities including playgrounds, outdoor gyms, and sports areas across Tamworth, UKG2 region. The tender is currently in the active stage, and pertinent submissions must be made electronically by 12 noon on Monday, 30 March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 13 April 2026, lasting until 12 April 2027, with potential renewals extending upto April 2029.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those with experience in handling safety-compliant and high-standard tasks. Suitable candidates would include companies that have demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale outdoor facilities and playgrounds. The open competition method employed by Tamworth Borough Council offers a fair chance for qualified businesses to secure this contract, encouraging growth by expanding their service portfolio within the government's procurement sphere. The award criteria emphasise quality, price, and social value, providing competitive businesses a chance to showcase their comprehensive capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QQ25/021 The Provision of Repairs & Maintenance to Play Area Equipment

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council is looking to appoint an experienced Contractor who can complete emergency and general repairs on any of their play areas to a high standard and the Contractor must comply with any safety and industry standards. The Council is responsible for 33 play areas which include playgrounds, outdoor gyms, a skate park, BMX track and football areas. All of these require regular maintenance and repair works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018485-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

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