Tender

GS181 - Sandwell Valley Adventure Play Area

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 13:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of the Sandwell Valley Adventure Play Area. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 29 April 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 6 May 2026 at 15:00 BST. This project falls within the "Repair work on recreational areas" industry category, and involves significant landscaping and equipment installation work at the Oldbury location in the West Midlands. The procurement method is open competition, below the financial threshold, allowing electronic submissions via Sandwell's e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor leisure area refurbishment, landscaping, and equipment installation. Companies with experience in meeting BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 safety standards are particularly suited for this project. The procurement process favours proposals that balance quality with competitive pricing, offering 60% weighting for price and 40% for quality in award criteria. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, fostering potential business growth within the regional economy supported by a contract term running from June 2026 to January 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GS181 - Sandwell Valley Adventure Play Area

Notice Description

Refurbish old play areas and associated surfaces, equipment, fence etc. Undertake hard and soft landscaping in the areas of the old play areas. Undertake hard and soft landscaping for the installation of new play equipment and safety surfaces etc. Supply & install new play equipment as per specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Supply & install safety surface to comply with specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Undertake all associated specified works including, fencing, painting etc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068560
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035236-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas

45262330 - Concrete repair work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jan 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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