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Falinge Park Play Area

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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29 Jul 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council is procuring works to replace play equipment at Falinge Park Play Area in Rochdale. The requirement covers the supply and installation of replacement playground equipment because the existing equipment is nearing the end of its lifespan. This is a public playground improvement project combining equipment supply with construction and installation work. The delivery location is Falinge Park, Rochdale. The opportunity is therefore relevant to playground equipment manufacturers, suppliers and installers, as well as construction contractors able to undertake the associated installation works. The council is the buyer and contracting authority for the project, which is intended to renew the play area for continued public use.

The procurement has reached tender: Rochdale Borough Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bidders must complete and return the Tender Response Documents through the Chest e-tendering system. Enquiries had to be submitted by 19 August 2026 at 12:00, and tender responses by 26 August 2026 at 12:00. The single contract is planned to run from 23 November 2026 to 5 January 2027. Its estimated value is £135,000 excluding VAT, or £162,000 including VAT. The award decision will assess quality, including social value, at 55%, and commercial terms at 45%. The opportunity is identified as below threshold and suitable for SMEs.

This opportunity suits suppliers that can provide replacement playground equipment and manage its installation as a completed works package. Relevant businesses include playground equipment manufacturers with installation teams, specialist play-area contractors, and construction firms with experience installing outdoor recreational equipment. The requirement calls for a practical combination of product supply, site installation and construction delivery, so bidders should be able to coordinate these activities within the specified contract period. Smaller businesses are expressly identified as suitable to compete. The evaluation gives greater weight to quality, including social value, than to commercial terms, which favours suppliers able to demonstrate a strong delivery approach alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Falinge Park Play Area

Notice Description

Replacement play equipment (supply and installation) at Falinge Park Play Area as the current play equipment is coming to the end of its lifespan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d68d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071740-2026
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
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

37535200 - Playground equipment

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 5 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
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Postcode Area
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

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