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Neighbourhood Play Area at Johnsons Fields, Olney

Milton Keynes City Council

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25 Aug 2026 at 13:40

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18 Aug 2026 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is procuring works to provide a neighbourhood play area at Johnsons Fields in Olney. The requirement covers outdoor play equipment, recreational-area installation, children’s play-area surfacing or flatwork, landscaping and associated work in parks, green spaces and recreational areas. The council is the public-sector buyer and the work is to be delivered in Olney, within Milton Keynes. This is a single package of works rather than a collection of separately described requirements. The opportunity is relevant to contractors that provide complete play-area schemes, including the supply and installation of play equipment, landscaping, groundwork and related recreational facilities. The scope may also suit firms that deliver these elements through an integrated team of specialist subcontractors.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: Milton Keynes City Council invited suppliers to submit offers through a below-threshold open competition. Questions could be submitted until 16 September 2026 at 23:59, and tenders were due by 12:00 on 25 September 2026. The planned contract period runs from 2 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £210,000 excluding VAT and £251,998 including VAT. There is one lot. Offers are evaluated on 70% price and 30% quality. Electronic submission is allowed through the council’s e-tendering system, where suppliers must express interest to access the full tender documents. Late submissions are not permitted.

This opportunity suits a contractor with practical experience delivering public or community play areas and coordinating the full construction package from preparation through completion. Relevant capability includes supplying and installing outdoor play equipment, carrying out groundwork and children’s play-area surfacing or flatwork, landscaping green and park areas, and completing recreational installations safely and to the required quality standard. Businesses with an established delivery team covering play equipment, landscaping, civil works and site installation are well placed to respond. Specialist subcontractors may be useful where a main contractor needs to combine these disciplines. Because quality accounts for 30% of evaluation, suppliers should be able to demonstrate a credible technical approach, reliable site delivery arrangements and relevant evidence of workmanship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neighbourhood Play Area at Johnsons Fields, Olney

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Neighbourhood Play Area at Johnsons Fields, Olney. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon Friday 25th September 2026. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e6a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080858-2026
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45212140 - Recreation installation

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas

92330000 - Recreational-area services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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