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Romsey Recreation Climbing Equipment

Cambridge City Council

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22 Jul 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is procuring a dynamic timber climbing unit for Romsey Recreation Ground in Cambridge. The requirement is for supply only, with the successful company acting as principal contractor for the equipment supply. The unit is playground climbing equipment designed for a wooded setting and must be inclusive, providing access for all users. It should be durable, have a long service life and require minimal maintenance. The equipment must integrate into the existing wooded area and must not exceed 4 metres in height because of planning restrictions. A full site visit is required before a tender can be submitted. This is a goods procurement for a single climbing apparatus installation, rather than construction works or ongoing operation of the recreation ground.

The process has reached tender: Cambridge City Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot procurement. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 23:59, and tenders had to be submitted by 21 August 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission was allowed. The contract period is 2 November 2026 to 11 January 2027. The estimated tender value is £48,000 excluding VAT, or £57,600 including VAT. The lot value is recorded as AED 57,600. Offers are evaluated on 90% quality and 10% price. The tender requires a site visit before submission, so suppliers must allow time to inspect the location and consider the planning, woodland-integration and accessibility requirements.

This opportunity suits an experienced playground equipment manufacturer, specialist supplier or principal contractor with knowledge of dynamic timber climbing structures. Strong candidates will be able to design or supply inclusive equipment that is accessible to users with different needs, while meeting a strict maximum height of 4 metres. The work also calls for practical understanding of integrating timber play equipment into a wooded landscape, achieving long service life and limiting maintenance requirements. Suppliers should be capable of arranging and attending a full site visit before tendering, then supplying the equipment within the stated contract period. Because quality accounts for most of the evaluation, businesses with demonstrable technical expertise, robust materials and a clear approach to durability, accessibility, appearance and maintenance are likely to be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Romsey Recreation Climbing Equipment

Notice Description

CCC are looking for a suitably experienced and knowledgeable company to act as principal contractor to supply (only) a dynamic timber climbing unit for Romsey recreation ground. The equipment should be inclusive and provide access for all users. The equipment provided should have longevity and require minimal maintenance and integrate into the wooded area in which it will be sited. The unit should not exceed 4 metres in height due to planning restrictions. A full site visit will be required prior to any tender being submitted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069204-2026
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
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

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 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
Cambridge City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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