Tender

Additions to Wells-next-the-Sea Children's Playground

WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Wells-next-the-Sea Town Council is seeking to enhance the local children's playground located on Beach Road, adjacent to the Quay, through an active tender process. The council plans to invest £80,000 to add equipment focused on inclusivity and catering to under-5s, with new features prioritised by community feedback. Situated in the UKH16 region, the project invites contractors to deliver and install various inclusive playground items, complete necessary groundwork, and adhere to coastal material requirements. The procurement process is in the tender stage, utilizing an open procedure with a submission deadline on 30th June 2026. Prospective contractors can expect the award period to conclude by 31st July 2026, with project commencement aimed for September 2026.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment supply and installation, particularly those with expertise in providing inclusive solutions for young children. Companies able to innovate in line with the council's emphasis on durability in marine conditions and long-term maintenance economy will find themselves well-suited to this project. By engaging in this endeavour, suppliers can potentially position themselves for further phases, including a slated 2028 extension, enhancing their presence in public sector recreational projects.

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Notice Title

Additions to Wells-next-the-Sea Children's Playground

Notice Description

The Wells-next-the-Sea children's playground is on Beach Road beside the Quay. It has been a playground for at least 65 years and has established equipment added to over the years. This has been well maintained and is not going to be replaced. The Council now has PS80,000 to add to the facility. Our focus is provision for under 5s and inclusivity. We have run a survey with our schools and their wish list is 1) Swing Set - two inclusive swings seats and one parent and toddler swing seat 2) An inclusive trampoline 3) An inclusive roundabout 4) A toddler activity house 5) A toddler music activity We also need to include a suitable pathway to the new equipment for buggies and wheelchairs and the correct surfaces under the equipment. Consideration of the fact that this playground is next to the sea needs to influence the choice of materials used to make the equipment. We are looking for a contractor who would supply and install the equipment, make ready and make good the surfaces and pathways, and remove any unwanted materials resulting from necessary groundworks associated with the project. We are hoping to start the project at the beginning of September 2026, with ground broken by the 30th. We would be happy to show any prospective contactor around the site. We are hoping to follow this with a phase 2 playground development in 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046275-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 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
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA,
Postcode
NR23 1RF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
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
North Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Wells with Holkham
Westminster Constituency
North Norfolk

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