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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The current tender process, initiated by Gwinear-Gwithian Parish Council, is focused on the "Sampson Park Landscape and Planting Project" in Connor Downs, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the landscaping industry and is in the active stage of procurement. The tender process allows for open competition and pertains to works below the threshold, with submissions required by 9 am on 1st September 2026. Enquiries can be made until 9th August 2026. The project phase will commence on 1st November 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with a budget capped at £35,000, including VAT.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs involved in landscaping, tree planting, and community development initiatives. The project's emphasis on nature recovery, biodiversity, and community engagement presents a unique chance for businesses specialising in sustainable landscaping to showcase their expertise. The open competition nature of the procurement method ensures that businesses meeting the required suitability criteria have the opportunity to collaborate with a local government body committed to enhancing public amenities for the wellbeing of the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sampson Park Landscape and Planting Project

Notice Description

Sampson Park is the only public open green space in Connor Downs and an essential asset for the wellbeing of the local community. The overall refurbishment project has a total value of over PS200k and so far has been delivered in two phases through a long standing partnership between the Connor Downs Residents Association (CDRA) and the owners, Gwinear Gwithian Parish Council (GGPC). The above organisations have set up a Working Group (WG) to oversee the entire project. Phases 1 and 2, focused on demolition, play equipment, surfacing, access improvements, furniture, and groundworks, and are already fully funded and in delivery, supported by PS168,576 of confirmed match funding from Community Levelling Up Programme (CLUP), Gwinear Gwithian Sustainable Communities Fund (GGSCF), CDRA, and GGPC. These works are scheduled for completion in August 2026. This contract will deliver Phase 3, which will introduce soft landscaping, native tree planting, cobbles/planters and signage. Phase 3 is the element that delivers the project's core nature recovery, biodiversity, and community engagement benefits, transforming the refurbished site into a nature rich, inclusive green space where residents can connect with the natural environment. A maximum budget of PS35,000 to include VAT has been set for the phase 3 works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072739-2026
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
GWINEAR-GWITHIAN PARISH 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
HAYLE
Postcode
TR27 5FN
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

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