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Abbey Park Play Area Redevelopment - design, supply and installation of playground equipment and associated works

Glastonbury Town Council

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27 Jul 2026 at 17:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glastonbury Town Council is procuring the redevelopment of the Abbey Park play area in Glastonbury. The works comprise design, supply and installation of new playground equipment, landscaping and associated recreation-installation works. The aim is to replace and enhance the existing provision with a high-quality destination play area reflecting Glastonbury’s heritage, mythology and landscape, while creating strong opportunities for inclusive play. The requirement forms part of the Council’s longer-term programme to improve play provision across the ten play parks it operates. The appointed contractor must provide a complete turnkey service, covering design development, equipment supply, installation, final handover and certification. Delivery is at Abbey Park, Glastonbury, for the Town Council.

The procurement has reached tender: Glastonbury Town Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. There is one lot. Bids were due by 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 9 November 2026 to 13 April 2027. The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT, or £240,000 including VAT. Evaluation is weighted 30% for community consultation results, 30% for design quality and understanding of the brief, 15% for inclusion and accessibility, 15% for play value and 10% for value for money. The buyer allows electronic submission. Options are included for removing, re-siting and installing some existing equipment as part of the works. Participation is reserved to organisations located in the UK.

This opportunity suits playground designers, playground equipment manufacturers and contractors able to deliver a complete design-and-build solution. Suppliers will need to develop a design that responds to the brief and community consultation, manufacture or source suitable play equipment, undertake installation and associated park and playground landscaping, and complete handover and certification. Strong evidence of design quality, understanding of the client’s requirements, inclusive and accessible play design, and the ability to create meaningful play value will be important because these quality factors account for most of the evaluation. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It may also suit a lead contractor with specialist design, manufacturing, landscaping or installation partners, including those able to handle alterations to existing equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abbey Park Play Area Redevelopment - design, supply and installation of playground equipment and associated works

Notice Description

Glastonbury Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced playground designers, manufacturers and contractors to submit proposals for the design, supply and installation of a new destination play area at Abbey Park, Glastonbury. This redevelopment is part of a wider long-term project to improve play provision across the entire town in the 10 play parks that Glastonbury Town Council operate. The Council wishes to replace and enhance the existing play provision with a high-quality play environment that reflects the unique heritage, mythology and landscape of Glastonbury while offering exceptional opportunities for inclusive play. The successful contractor shall provide a complete turnkey solution from design development through to final handover and certification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options for the removal, re-siting, and installation of some existing equipment is invited as part of the works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d49b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070944-2026
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
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

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 13 Apr 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
Glastonbury Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASTONBURY
Postcode
BA6 9EL
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Glastonbury
Westminster Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

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