Planning

Outdoor Childrens Play, Youth and Associated Facilities in Public Parks and Green Spaces

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is initiating a notice for a procurement process titled "Outdoor Childrens Play, Youth and Associated Facilities in Public Parks and Green Spaces," planned under an open procedure. This procurement aims to design, supply, install, inspect, and maintain children's play areas and youth facilities in public parks across the UKK11 region. The planning stage of this tender began with the publication of a pipeline notice on 20th May 2026, with a future notice expected by 1st September 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £5,200,000 (gross amount £6,240,000), is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2027 and run until 31st January 2031. The project is classified under the industry categories of playground and park equipment, construction work, and parks maintenance services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the construction and maintenance of recreational and public amenities. Companies specialising in playground equipment, park development, and related construction and maintenance services would find this a lucrative opportunity for business growth. The open procedure allows a wide range of suppliers to participate, ensuring a competitive bidding environment. Additionally, the inclusion of a framework agreement within the tender suggests potential for long-term collaboration and recurring contracts, particularly for businesses capable of offering comprehensive design-to-maintenance services.

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Notice Title

Outdoor Childrens Play, Youth and Associated Facilities in Public Parks and Green Spaces

Notice Description

To provide a range of services for outdoor public realm childrens' play areas and youth facilities from design, supply, installation, inspection and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046505-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45000000 - Construction work

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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