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Provision of Playgrounds on Communal Estates

London Borough of Sutton

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02 Sep 2026 at 11:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton, through Sutton Housing Partnership, is seeking a specialist playground design and build contractor for four communal housing estates in Sutton. The works cover the design, supply and installation of inclusive, accessible play areas, transforming underused green spaces and outdated playgrounds for children aged two to 12, including children with disabilities or additional needs. The contractor will provide safe play environments that encourage physical activity, creativity and social interaction. The scope includes landscaping work for playgrounds (CPV 45112723), together with the associated design, construction and installation activities. Equipment and installations must be durable, low-maintenance and compliant with relevant standards, with at least 20% of play equipment adapted or designed for children with disabilities.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Tenders were to be submitted electronically through the London Tender Portal by 22 September 2026 at 12:00 BST, and enquiries could be submitted until 11 September 2026 at 12:00 BST. The single contract is scheduled to run from 7 January 2027 to 6 September 2027. Its estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT, or £420,000 including VAT. The opportunity is not divided into multiple contracts. Evaluation is weighted 60% for quality and 40% for price. Further selection requirements and detailed award criteria are set out in the tender documents.

This opportunity suits a specialist playground contractor able to manage the full design-and-build process, from developing an inclusive concept through to supplying, installing and completing compliant play areas. Strong candidates will need practical experience creating safe, stimulating play environments for children aged two to 12, including accessible provision for disabled children and those with additional needs. The requirement calls for at least 20% adapted or purpose-designed equipment, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate inclusive design capability and suitable equipment expertise. Delivery also depends on construction, landscaping and installation capacity, quality control, durable low-maintenance solutions and compliance with relevant standards. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Playgrounds on Communal Estates

Notice Description

Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP), managing properties on behalf of the London Borough of Sutton, seeks to appoint a specialist Playground Design and Build Contractor to design, supply, and install inclusive and accessible play areas at four communal housing estates in the borough. The works will transform underused green spaces and outdated play areas into modern, stimulating, and inclusive play environments that meet the needs of children aged 2-12, including those with disabilities or additional needs. Overview of the Authority's requirement The Authority is looking for a Contractor to: Design and construct safe, inclusive, and accessible play areas. Ensure a minimum of 20% of play equipment is adapted or designed for children with disabilities. Deliver high-quality play value encouraging physical activity, creativity, and social interaction. Ensure all installations are durable, low maintenance, and compliant with relevant standards. Deliver all works within agreed timescales and budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f03d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082990-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2027 - 6 Sep 2027 6-12 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
London Borough of Sutton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Postcode Area
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Further Information

Notice Documents

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