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 AreaDesign, 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
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- 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WOOTTON
- Postcode
- NN4 6ED
- Postcode Area
- Northampton
- Country
- England
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- 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)
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- Local Authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Electoral Ward
- Nene Valley
- Westminster Constituency
- Northampton South
Further Information
Notice Documents
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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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