Tender

Play park renovations 2026

STRATTON ST MARGARET PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 14:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Stratton St Margaret Parish Council has announced a tender for the "Play Park Renovations 2026", seeking contractors for various works at play parks in Swindon, specifically in Dorcan and Grange locations. This tender, categorised under 'works', includes the replacement and installation of playground equipment with significant emphasis on price, availability of spares, and ease of maintenance. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted from 8th April 2026 and closing on 8th May 2026. Key decision dates include shortlisting on the 3rd of June 2026 and final decisions by the council on the 1st of July 2026. The project budget is set at up to £60,000, with completion expected by August 2026, and spare parts must be readily available in the UK.

This open below-threshold competition can provide substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and park renovations. Companies that manufacture or supply roundabouts, swings, and playground components, particularly those able to meet the requirements for low maintenance and quick spare parts availability, will find this tender appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those that are value-driven with competitive pricing strategies, could leverage this opportunity for growth, particularly due to the reserved participation clause favouring such enterprises. The emphasis on the supply of durable and accessible equipment makes it suitable for businesses that focus on high-quality, long-lasting outdoor materials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Play park renovations 2026

Notice Description

Total budget: Up to PS60k Opening: 8th April 2026 Closing: 8th May 2026 Shortlisting at Open Spaces Committee: 3rd June 2026 Decision at Full Council: 1st July 2026 Tender submission: Please submit all tenders via email to Callam.Greenwood@strattonstmargaret.gov.uk Completion deadline: Project completion August 2026. Important information: SPARE PARTS NEED TO BE READILY AVALIABLE IN THE UK. Roundabout replacement Dorcan: Location: Dorcan Way Playpark, Swindon, SN3 3FJ What3words: ///toolbar.quench.albums Size: 7.5 x 7.5m. Outline of works: Replace the wet pour in black. Remove roundabout. Replace with a raised ground roundabout. Metal, low maintenance. Site specific: Roundabout currently sits in water due to high groundwater level at this site over the winter months. Will need some remedial works to install a raised ground roundabout. No facilities on site but next to a fuel station. Grading: Price/ availability of spares/ ease of maintenance Roundabout replacement at Grange: Location: Grange Playpark (Behind Grange Community Centre), Grange Dr, Swindon SN3 4JY What3words: ///heavy.bother.offstage Size: 7.5x7.5m Outline of works: Replace/repair the wet pour in black. Remove roundabout. Replace with accessible roundabout. Metal, low maintenance. Site specific: Access via the Grange community centre carpark. Facilities at the council depot on site. Grading: Price/ availability of spares/ ease of maintenance New equipment at Grange: Location: Grange Playpark (Behind Grange Community Centre), Grange Dr, Swindon SN3 4JY What3words: ///heavy.bother.offstage Size: 10x8m Outline of works: New piece of equipment. Different to current equipment. Woodland themed. On grass matting. Noise conscious. Not overbearing to neighbouring property. Wood or metal. Age: Junior Site specific: Access via the Grange community centre carpark. Facilities at the council depot on site. Area has a number of mature trees to be mindful of. Grading: Price/ play value/ availability of spares/ ease of maintenance New equipment at Sywell Road: Location: Coleview Playpark, Swindon SN3 4BQ What3words: ///bakers.reverted.presses Size: 10x8m Outline of works: Area 10x8m, sloped. Low equipment to avoid overlooking neighbouring properties. Possible a trim trail or something similar. Metal preferred. On grass matting. Age: Junior Site specific: No facilities. Access tight from Sywell Road. Residential. Site has slope up towards the centre of the park. Grading: Price/ play value/ availability of spares/ ease of maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031558-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
STRATTON ST MARGARET 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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 7JX
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Penhill and Upper Stratton
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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