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Medway Road Play Area, Worcester

Worcester City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 10:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 May 2026 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 16:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 18:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, is engaging in an open procurement process to design and implement improvements for the Medway Road Play Area in Worcester. The procurement, classified under the works category, is focused on creating an inclusive and inspiring neighbourhood play space that enhances the local environment. This tender involves construction work and playground equipment, and the improvements align with the Worcester Play Plan. While the tender process has been completed with the award and contract stages marked as active, significant events included publication on 21st May 2026 and contract commencement on 1st May 2026, extending until 30th July 2027. The procurement method was classified as 'below threshold - open competition'.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and playground equipment industries, particularly SMEs experienced in creating bespoke play environments. Companies specialising in inclusive space design and with a focus on community engagement could greatly benefit from this project. As the project aims to promote community needs and environmental enhancements, businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar projects, particularly those adhering to quality criteria outlined in the invitation to tender, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, engaging in this project may lead to future opportunities with Worcester City Council and similar public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medway Road Play Area, Worcester

Notice Description

Design and implement improvements at the existing play facility owned and managed by Worcester City Council. The required outcomes will be: * Bespoke, inspiring, neighbourhood play space that fits in its surroundings and enhances the local environment; * To meet the needs of the local community by creating an inclusive space for all; * To support the Council aims as part of the Worcester Play Plan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06690a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046874-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Worcester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dragon Play & Sports

Further Information

Notice Documents

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