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25 Jun 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Havant Borough Council seeks tenders from qualified suppliers for the refurbishment of Gauntlet Play Park, located in Crookhorn, Havant, an area in Hampshire, United Kingdom. This open tender, tagged with industry classifications for playground equipment and landscaping, falls under the category of goods and is part of the sub-central government public authority procurement. Interested bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals by 7th August 2026, with the project anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026. The anticipated practical completion is by 31st December 2027, with the total estimated contract value ranging between £140,000 and £150,000, excluding VAT. The procurement method is open, allowing for wide participation, and all tender documents will be managed electronically through the Proactis portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in playground refurbishment and construction, particularly those with expertise in designing new play provisions that fit existing site dimensions. Companies with experience in integrating stakeholder co-designs and maintaining strong supply chain operations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Moreover, the potential for future contracts with Havant Borough Council, for refurbishing additional play parks throughout the borough, further expands business growth prospects. The council reserves the right to direct award future contracts based on this tender, with an overall opportunity value estimated at £1 million, excluding VAT. Suitable suppliers must ensure compliance with economic, technical, and safety standards, making this a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with local government authorities.

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Notice Title

Gauntlet Play Park Refurbishment

Notice Description

Havant Borough Council (the council) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the refurbishment of the play area at Gauntlet Park, Crookhorn, Havant. The supplier will be required to design and build a new play provision within the existing footprint of the current site. Gauntlet Park is in the Purbrook Ward to the east of central Havant borough in Hampshire. The Purbrook Ward is home to approximately 9300 residents. Directly adjacent to Gauntlet Park is a primary school with a preschool nursery, within the wider ward there is one secondary school and a college offering further education for young people. The supplier will be required to: - Design a new play provision within the existing footprint of the current site - Work with the council to negotiate and update the design as required - Supply and install the new play provision - Complete any additional refurbishment works required. The contract is due to commence on 01 October 2026. The contract period will be determined by the selected supplier's programme, however the council anticipates that practical completion and any snagging periods will be complete by no later than 31 December 2027. The estimated value of the Gauntlet Park contract is estimated to be PS140,000 - PS150,000 excluding VAT (PS168,000 - PS180,000 including VAT). The value of the available opportunity is estimated to be PS1million excluding VAT (PS1.2million including VAT). This is because, in addition to Gauntlet Park, the council has a wider pipeline of play parks across the borough to be refurbished over the next 3 years. These include: - Nutwick Road Play Area - Southwood Road - Park Parade (Leigh Park High Street) - Havant Play Area - Longwood Avenue This list includes all currently known play parks for refurbishment, but the list may not be exhaustive. The council continues to seek funding to improve the play park provision in the borough and therefore this list could increase. To facilitate delivery of these play parks, the council reserves the right to award future contracts for the design and build of new and refurbished play parks to the winning bidder of this tender. Where future contracts are awarded, this will be via the direct award provisions in Section 41 and Schedule 5 paragraph 7-9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The council is under no obligation to award future contracts in this manner and where additional work requires skills or capacity not tested or demonstrated by the tenderer, the council may still seek an alternative competitive process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The value of the available opportunity is estimated to be PS1million excluding VAT (PS1.2million including VAT). This is because, in addition to Gauntlet Park, the council has a wider pipeline of play parks across the borough to be refurbished over the next 3 years. These include: - Nutwick Road Play Area - Southwood Road - Park Parade (Leigh Park High Street) - Havant Play Area - Longwood Avenue This list includes all currently known play parks for refurbishment, but the list may not be exhaustive. The council continues to seek funding to improve the play park provision in the borough and therefore this list could increase. To facilitate delivery of these play parks, the council reserves the right to award future contracts for the design and build of new and refurbished play parks to the winning bidder of this tender. Where future contracts are awarded, this will be via the direct award provisions in Section 41 and Schedule 5 paragraph 7-9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The council is under no obligation to award future contracts in this manner and where additional work requires skills or capacity not tested or demonstrated by the tenderer, the council may still seek an alternative competitive process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060024-2026
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
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

37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 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
HAVANT 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
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 2AX
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ35 South Hampshire

Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

Further Information

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