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Ousebank Gardens Play area refurbishment

Newport Pagnell Town Council

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newport Pagnell Town Council is procuring works to refurbish the play area at Ousebank Gardens in Newport Pagnell. The requirement covers the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new play area, taking account of the existing layout, surrounding environment and opportunities for improvement. The facility is intended primarily for children aged approximately two to ten and should be attractive, safe, durable and inclusive. The contractor is expected to propose suitable equipment and an effective layout that maximises play value within the available budget. This is a recreation installation and play-area construction opportunity for a suitably qualified playground contractor, including responsibility for delivering the completed facility rather than supplying equipment alone.

The process reached tender: the Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 7 August 2026 at 23:59, and tenders had to be submitted by 4 September 2026 at 23:59. Submissions were electronic-only prohibited and were to be sent to propertyofficer@newport-pagnell.org.uk. The contract period is from 1 November 2027 to 1 January 2028. The tender value must not exceed £98,000 gross, subject to Newport Pagnell Town Council receiving the necessary funding. There is one requirement rather than separate lots. Evaluation is weighted towards quality at 40%, play value and resident preferences at 30%, design and innovation at 15%, experience and references at 10%, and programme at 5%.

This opportunity suits playground contractors able to manage a complete refurbishment project, from concept design and equipment selection through installation and commissioning. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate relevant qualifications, experience and references in playground design and delivery, together with the capacity to complete the works within the specified contract period. Strong proposals will need to show how they create high play value for children aged approximately two to ten, respond to resident preferences, and provide an attractive, safe, durable and inclusive facility. Design creativity and innovation matter, but proposals must also provide quality and longevity within the stated budget. A site visit is essential before submitting a tender, so bidders must be prepared to assess the existing play area and its surroundings in person.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ousebank Gardens Play area refurbishment

Notice Description

The Council invites suitably qualified playground contractors to submit a tender for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a refurbished play area at Ousebank Gardens. Due to the nature of the site and the requirements to consider the existing play area layout, surrounding environment and potential opportunities for improvement, a site visit is essential prior to submitting a tender. This project is subject to Newport Pagnell Town Council receiving the necessary funding. The Council wishes to create an attractive, safe, durable and inclusive play area primarily for children aged approximately 2-10 years. Tenderers are encouraged to use their professional expertise to propose the most appropriate equipment and layout to maximise play value within the available budget. The Council is seeking the proposal that delivers the greatest play value, quality and longevity within the available budget, rather than simply the lowest-priced submission. * Total value of tender should not exceed PS98,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cce8
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067258-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 1 Jan 2028 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newport Pagnell Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT PAGNELL
Postcode
MK16 8HX
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

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