Play Area Enhancements (Wheatpieces Parish, Tewkesbury) (2)

TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

Tewkesbury Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Play Area Enhancements (Wheatpieces Parish, Tewkesbury) (2)", focusing on the enhancement of play areas in the Wheatpieces Parish. The project, budgeted with approximately £200,000 of commuted sum funding, intends to refurbish areas at Beauchamp Road, Chamomile Way, and Snapdragon Close in Tewkesbury. Classified under the industry category of park and playground equipment and landscaping work for playgrounds, this initiative seeks to provide safe and inclusive play spaces for the community. The procurement method is an open competition, with electronic submissions allowed until 9:00 AM on 10th August 2026. Interested parties can make enquiries up until 16th July 2026.

This tender presents great opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of playground equipment and related landscaping. Companies experienced in creating durable, accessible, and engaging play environments will find themselves well-suited to respond to this tender. The emphasis on delivering high-quality, inclusive play experiences and the significant budget allocation create promising prospects for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Moreover, with a significant focus on quality and social value in evaluation criteria, businesses with strong credentials in these areas will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Play Area Enhancements (Wheatpieces Parish, Tewkesbury) (2)

Notice Description

Tewkesbury Borough Council is undertaking a project to enhance three existing play areas within Wheatpieces Parish, Tewkesbury, using approximately PS200,000 of commuted sum funding. The sites serve a growing residential area with a broad range of children and young people and are located at Beauchamp Road, Chamomile Way and Snapdragon Close. The project aims to deliver safe, inclusive, and high-quality play spaces that encourage physical activity, social interaction, and inclusive play for children and young people of different ages and abilities. A key focus is ensuring the play areas provide strong play value, longevity, accessibility, and a welcoming environment for the whole community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059253-2026
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
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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535260 - Playground tunnels

37535270 - Playground sandboxes

37535280 - Playground bleachers

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TEWKESBURY
Postcode
GL20 5TT
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Tewkesbury South
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

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