Tender

Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 18:31

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lancashire Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale." This tender, currently in the tender stage, falls under the construction industry category and aims to design, supply, and install a new inclusive play area for children aged 5-12 years. Located in Birch Green, Skelmersdale, the project requires the removal of existing infrastructure and demands compliance with recognised industry standards. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 8th June 2026, with any enquiries needing to be resolved by 1st June 2026. The project period is planned from 15th June 2026 to 28th August 2026.

With an estimated value of £71,000, this opportunity offers a promising avenue for specialists in play equipment, construction, and landscaping. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this particularly relevant due to the project's open procurement method encouraging below-threshold competition. Suitable contractors looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects can benefit from this significant opportunity, which seeks expertise in designing engaging play environments, effective project management, and quality-driven construction services.

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Notice Title

Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale

Notice Description

WLBC is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced specialist play equipment contractor to design, supply, and install a new inclusive play area for children aged 5-12 years at Helmsdale, Birch Green, Skelmersdale. The contractor will also be responsible for appropriately removing the existing infrastructure and surfacing. The project is to be delivered in accordance with recognised industry standards and based on the selected supplier's approved design proposal. The Contractor will be responsible for the final design refinement, equipment supply, installation, associated landscaping, surfacing, and handover documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045564-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928200 - Fences

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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
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
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

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