Tender

North Close Play Area Cycle Skills

ST STEPHEN PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The St Stephen Parish Council is actively seeking a qualified contractor for a project titled "North Close Play Area Cycle Skills" in Greenwood Park, Chiswell Green, St Albans. This initiative falls under the works category, focusing on outdoor sports and playground equipment. Prospective contractors are invited to participate in this open competition, with tender submissions due by 20 July 2026. The project’s estimated value is £50,000, and it is anticipated to commence in November 2026, completing within a month. Key aspects include the design, supply, and installation of a cycle skills area designed to foster cycling skills for children and young people.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in outdoor sports facilities, playground equipment, and construction services. It presents a lucrative growth avenue, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating durable and engaging recreational setups. The project encourages innovative designs adhering to accessibility and safety standards, allowing businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering quality recreational infrastructure. Competing in this tender will benefit companies with experience in similar installations, with a focus on quality and design excellence, as assessed within the evaluation criteria.

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Notice Title

North Close Play Area Cycle Skills

Notice Description

St Stephen Parish Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the design, supply and installation of a cycle skills area within North Close Play Area, Greenwood Park, Chiswell Green, St Albans, AL2 3JX. The project aims to provide a durable, safe and engaging cycle skills facility for children and young people up to 14 years of age, supporting the development of cycling skills, balance, coordination and confidence through active outdoor recreation. The successful contractor will be responsible for the complete design, supply, construction and installation of the facility, including all associated site preparation, foundations, materials, equipment, safety measures, reinstatement works, waste removal, inspection and certification. The contractor will also be required to provide design drawings, visualisations and details of materials and construction methods. The cycle skills area will occupy an area of approximately 1,500 square metres and should comprise a range of separate and interconnected skills-development features. These may include balance beams, rollers, bridges, berms, ramps, narrow riding sections, slalom features, elevated elements, technical riding obstacles and similar features designed to improve cycle handling skills. The Council is seeking a collection of individual skills-development features and progression zones rather than a pump track, BMX track, mountain bike trail or continuous riding circuit. The completed facility must be suitable for unsupervised public use, constructed from durable materials, require minimal maintenance and have an anticipated service life of at least 15 years. Contractors should demonstrate how their proposals address accessibility and inclusive design principles. The works shall include site management, welfare facilities, temporary fencing, signage, health and safety management, protection of the public, and measures to minimise disruption to park users and neighbouring properties during construction. The completed facility must comply with all relevant British Standards, European Standards and applicable legislation. An independent post-installation inspection and certification must be undertaken prior to handover, with any identified defects rectified before completion. The estimated contract value is PS50,000 including all design, supply, installation, inspections and associated works. The anticipated contract commencement date is November 2026, with completion preferably within one month of commencement. Full tender documentation, specifications, submission requirements and evaluation criteria are contained within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055608-2026
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

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

37535200 - Playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST STEPHEN PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRICKET WOOD, ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL2 3PJ
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Stephen
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

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