Tender

Wheble Park Play Area

WOODLEY TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Woodley Town Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "Wheble Park Play Area", aimed at designing, supplying, and installing a new play area for children aged 2-11 years at Wheble Park in Woodley, Berkshire. This tender falls under the works industry category and involves procurement activities across several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with an open competition method. Key dates for interested parties include the enquiry period ending on 29th May 2026 and the tender period concluding on 12th June 2026 at 23:59. The project has a gross budget of £48,000, with a specific focus on delivering high-quality, innovative, and safe public play solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping works for playgrounds. Companies with a solid track record of providing high-quality design and build packages for public spaces will find this contract particularly appealing. With an emphasis on quality and social value, business entities that excel in play value aesthetics, accessibility, materials sustainability, and can demonstrate strong project delivery capabilities are well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will engage in a contract starting 1st September 2026 and ending 30th September 2026, offering a perfect window for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects. SMEs are encouraged, and the evaluation will heavily weigh on qualitative aspects, with 95% dedicated to quality criteria, offering a level playing field for various business sizes and specialisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wheble Park Play Area

Notice Description

Woodley Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced contractors for the design, supply, and installation of a new play area for children aged 2-11 years at Wheble Park, Wheble Drive, Woodley, Berkshire. This opportunity is open to companies with a proven track record in delivering highquality, safe, and innovative play solutions for public spaces. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver a full design-and-build package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06950d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042679-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 30 days
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
WOODLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODLEY
Postcode
RG5 4JZ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
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
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Bulmershe & Coronation
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

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