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Summary of the contracting process

South Derbyshire District Council is inviting bids for the "V4SDDC040.2 Granville Recreation Ground" project, focusing on external landscaping works in Swadlincote, UK. As part of the works, the project aims to improve park facilities, including installing a new children's play area and performing hard landscaping. The procurement is classified in the works category under the landscaping sector. The process is in the tender stage, employing an open procedure for below-threshold open competition. Key dates for prospective bidders include an enquiry period ending on 7th August 2026 and a submission deadline of 21st August 2026. The project has an allocated budget with a gross value of £168,000 and a net value of £140,000, with work expected to commence on 5th October 2026 and conclude by 27th November 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping and outdoor construction, offering a chance to enhance community facilities and expand their local government portfolio. The opportunity seeks a supplier with expertise in public space improvements, particularly those geared towards recreational and children's play areas. Businesses with strong credentials in quality and cost-efficient project delivery stand to benefit, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. Companies capable of delivering creative and sustainable solutions within the stipulated budget and timeline will find potential growth and business development in this contract. The project's open competition favours businesses prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the revised project scope and updated pricing expectations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

V4SDDC040.2 Granville Recreation Ground

Notice Description

South Derbyshire District Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to undertake external landscaping works at Granville Recreation Ground, Woodville, Swadlincote. This procurement relates to the development and improvement of an existing park and is focused on delivering enhanced facilities for the local community, including the installation of a new children's play area, together with associated hard landscaping and supporting works as defined within the Schedule of Works, drawings and specifications included in the Tender Pack. This procurement is a re-issued version of the previously published opportunity (Reference: DN816954) for works at Granville Recreation Ground. This revised tender incorporates amendments to the project scope, specification and available budget. Tenderers should review all procurement documents in full, as requirements and pricing expectations may differ from those set out in the previous opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c947
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074058-2026
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 27 Nov 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
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT 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
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE11 0AH
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Swadlincote
Westminster Constituency
South Derbyshire

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