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North Close Play Area Cycle Skills

St Stephen Parish Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2026 at 10:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 11:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Stephen Parish Council commissioned the design, supply and installation of a cycle skills area at North Close Play Area in Greenwood Park, Chiswell Green, St Albans. The works include site preparation, foundations, equipment, safety measures, reinstatement, waste removal, site management and independent post-installation inspection and certification. The facility is intended for children and young people up to 14, supporting cycling skills, balance, coordination and confidence through outdoor recreation. Across approximately 1,500 square metres, it is to provide separate skills features and progression zones, such as balance beams, rollers, bridges, ramps and slalom features, rather than a pump track, BMX track or continuous circuit. It is intended for unsupervised public use and must be durable, accessible and designed for low maintenance.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Villa Road Ltd on 15 September 2026. The award is £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT). The contract period is 2 November to 1 December 2026, with a possible extension to 31 January 2027 for bad weather or delays obtaining equipment; multiple extensions are not allowed. The council used an open, below-threshold competition. One lot covered the complete design and construction. Evaluation weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%. Quality covered relevant experience, technical approach and methodology, design and play value, and durability and maintenance proposals. Two bids were received, both from SMEs.

For suppliers assessing this buyer’s future cycle skills facility requirements, this award demonstrates demand for a complete, relatively compact public-playground installation rather than a continuous cycling track. A credible contractor needs to combine design and supply with construction, site preparation, foundations, safety management, reinstatement and waste removal, and provide drawings, visualisations and construction and materials details. Relevant experience and a sound technical methodology matter, alongside design quality, play value and convincing durability and maintenance proposals. The facility must work for unsupervised use by children and young people, address accessibility and inclusive design, use durable materials and require little maintenance. Suppliers also need to manage a live public park safely, limit disruption to park users and neighbours, and arrange independent inspection and certification before handover, rectifying any defects identified.

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Notice Information

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. Total value (estimated) PS50,000 excluding VAT PS60,000 including VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091689-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VILLA ROAD LTD

Further Information

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