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Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026

Seaton Valley Community Council

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14 Oct 2026 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Seaton Valley Community Council is procuring a complete replacement inclusive playpark for children approximately aged 0–12 at Welfare Park on Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice. The works include removing the existing equipment and designing, supplying and installing the replacement, with project management, groundworks, compliant safety surfacing, metal perimeter fencing with accessible and maintenance gates, an accessible picnic table, at least two low-maintenance benches, signage, independent post-installation inspection and handover. Required play equipment includes a substantial multi-play structure with climbing, adventure and inclusive slide play; a four-bay swing set for different ages and abilities; an inclusive roundabout or seesaw; and at least one further distinct inclusive feature. Sensory play and other additional inclusive features are also welcomed. This is a recreation installation project.

The Council invited tenders through an open competition under a single lot. The submission deadline was 12 noon on 11 November 2026, and clarification questions were due by 12 noon on 21 October 2026. Bids were to be submitted electronically by email. The contract period is scheduled from 18 December 2026 to 1 April 2027. The fixed price for the mandatory scheme must not exceed £115,000 excluding VAT; optional enhancements may be priced separately. Evaluation weights play value, equipment quality and age suitability at 25%, inclusivity and accessibility at 20%, design, layout and family facilities at 10%, durability, maintenance and whole-life value at 10%, delivery programme and project management at 5%, and fixed price at 30%.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized businesses, voluntary, community and social enterprises, and specialist playpark contractors able to deliver an integrated design-and-installation project. Suppliers need to combine play equipment selection and design for children of different ages and abilities with groundworks, safety surfacing, fencing and accessible site features. The scheme places substantial emphasis on inclusive play, age suitability, durable low-maintenance equipment and whole-life value, so relevant experience designing accessible play spaces and selecting robust equipment will be useful. Contractors must also be able to manage the programme, coordinate installation and groundworks, and arrange independent inspection and handover. A credible delivery plan and project management capability are part of the scored assessment. The requirement includes multiple equipment types and supporting facilities, making capacity to deliver the complete scheme important; optional enhancements can be offered separately.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026

Notice Description

Seaton Valley Community Council seeks a contractor to design, supply and install a complete replacement inclusive playpark at the Welfare Park on Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, for children approximately aged 0-12. The fixed price must include removal of existing equipment, design and project management, groundworks and compliant safety surfacing, new metal perimeter fencing with accessible and maintenance gates, one accessible picnic table, at least two low-maintenance benches, signage, independent post-installation inspection and handover. Minimum play provision includes a substantial multi-play structure incorporating climbing, adventure and inclusive slide play; a four-bay swing set for different ages and abilities; an inclusive roundabout OR inclusive seesaw; and at least one further distinct inclusive feature. The Council particularly welcomes additional sensory play, a separate inclusive basket/net swing and other play features where affordable. The complete mandatory scheme must not exceed PS115,000 excluding VAT. Optional enhancements may be separately priced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099460-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 1 Apr 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
Seaton Valley Community Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITLEY BAY
Postcode
NE25 0DG
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

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