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Sworders Field Children's Playground Inclusive Play Unit

Bishops Stortford Town Council

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13 Oct 2026 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Bishop’s Stortford Town Council is seeking a contractor to supply and install one large inclusive children’s play unit at Sworders Field in Bishop’s Stortford. The equipment must include a half-pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, a slide, sensory boards and a small wheelchair ramp. The approximate play surface area is 10 metres by 10 metres. This is a playground equipment supply and installation project, intended to provide accessible play opportunities for children. The contractor is expected to manage both supply and installation. The delivery location is Sworders Field, Bishop’s Stortford.

The Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The tender submission deadline was 11 November 2026 at 17:00. The contract period was set to run from 25 November 2026 to 25 January 2027. The estimated value is £30,000 excluding VAT (£36,000 including VAT). The procurement is divided into one lot covering the complete play-unit requirement. Award is based on both price and quality. Tenders may be submitted by email or post; electronic submission is not permitted, so email submissions are not accepted. Offers must be sent by post to Bishop’s Stortford Town Council, The Old Monastery, Windhill, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2ND.

This requirement is suited to suppliers able to provide and install inclusive playground equipment as a complete package. Relevant businesses should be able to supply a large play unit incorporating slides, climbing ropes, sensory features and wheelchair access, and manage installation at a town-centre field location. The Council identifies the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Suppliers whose work covers accessible play equipment and installation are likely to find the scope relevant; the procurement does not set out specific accreditations, staffing levels or experience thresholds in the published information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sworders Field Children's Playground Inclusive Play Unit

Notice Description

Bishop's Stortford Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the supply/installation of one large inclusive Play Unit to include a half pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, slide, sensory boards and a small wheelchair ramp. The surface area is approximately 10 metres by 10 metres). Location Sworders Field Bishop's Stortford (Grid Reference 51.87065497072775, 0.16394403221897852). Further information can be found in the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078652
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096437-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2026 - 25 Jan 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
Bishops Stortford Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Postcode
CM23 2ND
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Stortford Central
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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