--- title: "GS110 - Unett St Smethwick Play area refurb - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54651d99-d1d8-4ea7-87e1-20fff49df704" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54651d99-d1d8-4ea7-87e1-20fff49df704" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54651d99-d1d8-4ea7-87e1-20fff49df704.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54651d99-d1d8-4ea7-87e1-20fff49df704.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-30" --- # GS110 - Unett St Smethwick Play area refurb - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54651d99-d1d8-4ea7-87e1-20fff49df704 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54651d99-d1d8-4ea7-87e1-20fff49df704) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54651d99-d1d8-4ea7-87e1-20fff49df704.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council recently completed a public procurement process for the refurbishment of the Unett Street Play Area in Smethwick, classified under "Repair work on recreational areas." The contract, valued at £103,745.35, was awarded to Home Farm Nurseries (Pinvin) Limited. This project entails refurbishing and landscaping the old play area, installing new play equipment, and ensuring that all work meets BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 standards. The open procedure for this tender closed on 4th July 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st November 2025 until 1st March 2026. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in playground construction and maintenance or those that provide related equipment and services. Firms experienced with public sector contracts and capable of adhering to strict safety and quality standards can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and gain visibility in the West Midlands area. Although SME and VCSE suitability was not emphasised, larger enterprises proficient in repair and maintenance services, particularly in recreational settings, might find this contract aligns well with their expertise and operational capacity. ## Notice TITLE OF PROJECT - Quotation for Unett St Smethwick Play area refurb BRIEF DESCRIPTION Sandwell MBC invites a quotation for the following refurbishment of Unett Street Play Area: Refurbish old play area and associated surfaces, equipment, fence etc. Undertake hard and soft landscaping in the areas of the old play area. Undertake hard and soft landscaping for the installation in a new location of new play equipment and safety surfaces etc. Supply & install new play equipment as per specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Supply & install safety surface to comply with specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Undertake all associated specified works including, fencing, painting etc Potential size and scope of requirement (volume and/or budget) - PS95,000.00 Overview of key objectives/desired outcomes - To provide a modernised and diverse play area that will cater for children of all abilities and ages between 2 years and 12 years. All equipment and safety surfaces should comply with BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 4th July 2025 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0883774c-3a50-4e6c-acaf-68a6b6c80006 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £103,745 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOME FARM NURSERIES (PINVIN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas - 45262330 - Concrete repair work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0883774c-3a50-4e6c-acaf-68a6b6c80006 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0883774c-3a50-4e6c-acaf-68a6b6c80006 30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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