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Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas

Wootton Parish Council

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21 Aug 2026 at 13:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wootton Parish Council is procuring the design, supply and installation of two new children’s play areas in Wootton: one at Wootton Recreation Ground and one at Simpson Manor Memorial Ground. The works cover playground equipment, safety surfacing and site-specific landscaping. Lot 1 also includes removing and disposing of the existing playground, perimeter fencing with accessible entry points, seating and arrangements for ongoing grass-cutting access. Both play areas must provide inclusive, accessible play for children aged 0–15, with equipment suitable for different ages and abilities. Lot 2 must be visually sensitive to its memorial setting, using natural tones and a subtle military or Army-style feature, with consideration of a horse-themed roundabout. The main work category is playground construction and installation.

The council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with tenders accepted for either lot or both. Lot 1 is estimated at £100,000 excluding VAT (£120,000 including VAT); Lot 2 at £60,000 excluding VAT (£72,000 including VAT). The total estimated procurement value is £160,000 excluding VAT (£192,000 including VAT). Enquiries were due by 12 noon on 18 September 2026, and written tenders were due by 12 noon on 2 October 2026. Electronic submission is not allowed: bids must be printed on A2 paper and submitted in a sealed envelope. The contract period for both lots is 21 October 2026 to 31 March 2032. Evaluation is 35% play value, 25% specification compliance, 15% delivery, 15% experience and references, and 10% warranty and aftercare.

This opportunity suits specialist playground manufacturers, designers and installation contractors able to deliver complete design-and-build schemes, either independently or across both sites. Strong bidders will be able to create inclusive play environments for children aged 0–15, select durable hardwood equipment and suitable metal supports, install compliant wetpour or other safety surfacing, and provide accessible layouts, fencing and maintenance access. Lot 1 requires demolition, disposal and integration with existing fencing and seating. Lot 2 calls for sensitive design in a memorial setting, including a tasteful military theme and potentially a horse-themed feature. Suppliers must demonstrate comparable playground projects completed within the past five years, provide at least two client references, hold appropriate public liability insurance, and show robust health and safety arrangements. Compliance with BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177, relevant legislation and British and European standards is required, alongside warranties, maintenance, inspections, replacement parts and aftercare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas

Notice Description

Wootton Parish Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the design, supply and installation of two new children's play areas within the Parish. The procurement comprises two lots: Lot 1 - removal of the existing playground and installation of a new playground at Wootton Recreation Ground, with an estimated value of PS100,000 excluding VAT; and Lot 2 - supply and installation of a new playground at Simpson Manor Memorial Ground, with an estimated value of PS60,000 excluding VAT. Tenderers may submit a tender for either one lot or both lots. The works include design, supply and installation of playground equipment and associated safety surfacing and, for Lot 1, removal and disposal of the existing playground equipment and associated materials and provision of perimeter fencing. The playgrounds must provide inclusive and accessible play opportunities and comply with all relevant standards, including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177. Further requirements are set out in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Recreation Ground Play Area

Removal and disposal of the existing playground equipment and associated materials at Wootton Recreation Ground, followed by the design, supply and installation of a new children's playground. The works include the provision and installation of wetpour safety surfacing around the equipment and appropriate perimeter fencing with accessible entry points, potentially incorporating some existing fencing and seating. The playground must provide accessible and inclusive play opportunities for children aged 0-15 years and include, as a minimum, inclusive swings including at least two baby swings, double-width slide(s), a zipline capable of holding adult weight, a range of play opportunities for different ages and abilities, hardwood construction with metal shoes, a trampoline, communication panel, wetpour surfacing, appropriate perimeter fencing and seating. The layout must allow adequate access for routine grass cutting and maintenance using a small tractor mower. The estimated value of Lot 1 is PS100,000 excluding VAT.

Simpson Manor Memorial Ground Play Area

Design, supply and installation of a new children's playground at Simpson Manor Memorial Ground. The works include the provision of appropriate safety surfacing in accordance with relevant standards and the design and installation of a layout that facilitates maintenance access between the equipment. The playground must provide accessible and inclusive play opportunities for children aged 0-15 years and include hardwood construction with galvanised or equivalent metal shoes, equipment suitable for a range of ages and abilities, and a themed communication panel. The design should be visually sensitive to the surrounding memorial setting, using natural tones, sympathetic design approaches and equipment that complements the peaceful character of the site. The Council requires a subtle military or "Army-style" theme within at least one significant feature of equipment and welcomes consideration of a horse-themed roundabout or similar equipment as a reference to the historic Turners Merry-go-round. Designs must remain tasteful, inclusive and appropriate to the location, while providing high play value. The estimated value of Lot 2 is PS60,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e99b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079917-2026
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

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
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
Wootton Parish Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOOTTON
Postcode
NN4 6ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079917-2026
    21st August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.woottonparishcouncil.gov.uk/contracts-and-tenders/
    The technical requirements for the playgrounds are set out in the Wootton Parish Council Playground Tender Specification, including requirements relating to playground equipment, accessibility and inclusion, safety surfacing, materials, site-specific requirements and compliance with relevant British and European Standards, including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177.
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21388
    Tender specification and requirements for the design, supply and installation of two new playgrounds at Wootton Recreation Ground and Simpson Manor Memorial Ground. Includes site requirements, required features, tender submission requirements, evaluation criteria, contract requirements and proposed procurement timetable.
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21391
    Site plan showing the locations of the existing play areas at Wootton Recreation Ground and Simpson Manor Memorial Ground. The plan is provided to assist tenderers in understanding the sites. At Simpson Manor Memorial Ground, the new playground will occupy only part of the area shown, with the precise footprint to be determined as part of the design process.

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