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07 Aug 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is initiating a procurement process for the "Millfields Road Open Spaces Upgrade". This tender falls under the works category, specifically involving flatwork for children's play areas. Located in Telford, Shropshire, within the UKG21 region, the procurement is in the tender stage as of 7th August 2026. The tender is set to close on 2nd October 2026, with potential contractors required to cover removal, disposal, design, supply, and installation tasks. The procurement is an open competition set below the threshold value, offering a gross budget of £132,000 and a net amount of £110,000. The procurement process encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in public infrastructure and play area development, to expand their portfolio. Companies specialising in creating community-friendly play environments are well-suited to compete, as the tender places significant emphasis on quality (80%). With an allocation of 10% each for price and social value, enterprises that can offer competitive pricing alongside substantial community benefits will find themselves at an advantage. The location within a sub-central government authority ensures potential ongoing collaboration for successful bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Millfields Road Open Spaces Upgrade

Notice Description

The successful contractor will be required to undertake the removal, disposal, design, supply, and installation works necessary to deliver a play environment suits all ages of the local community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075473-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 2027 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

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