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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Great Yarmouth Play Area redesign, refurbishment and installation at 8 Sites," with East Suffolk Council handling procurement. The contract pertains to the industry category of park and playground equipment and landscaping work, focusing in the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is open, and the tender invites submissions until 17 August 2026, with an award period concluding on 1 September 2026. The project budget stands at approximately GBP 230,750, under the open procedure, making it an above-threshold works contract.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses in the playground equipment and landscaping sectors to expand their market presence. Companies specialising in refurbishment and installation work for recreational areas are well-suited to tender. The contract award criteria emphasize quality and price, offering potential vendors the opportunity to demonstrate capability in delivering high-quality outputs within budgetary constraints. The opportunity allows businesses to engage with public sector contracts that can establish and bolster their reputation in public works, particularly in play area transformation projects. Submissions will be managed electronically, streamlining participation in the bidding process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Great Yarmouth Play Area redesign, refurbishment and installation at 8 Sites

Notice Description

To appoint a supplier for redesign, refurbishment and installation of Play Areas within 8 specific sites in Great Yarmouth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064330-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST SUFFOLK 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
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

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