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title: "Mede Way Play Park Redevelopment"
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buyer: "WIVENHOE TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Mede Way Play Park Redevelopment

Buyer: WIVENHOE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69eeab39-041f-489b-9826-618e7ea4a3e2

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## Summary

Wivenhoe Town Council is currently in the tendering stage for the Mede Way Play Park Redevelopment project, located in Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9HP. This project, valued at £80,000, falls under the construction work category, specifically focusing on designing, supplying, and installing a new play area for children aged 2-11 years. The procurement method involves a contractor's design, supply, and installation package. The tender period closes on 2nd March 2026, with the contract execution set between 1st April and 30th April 2026. Wivenhoe Town Council is serving as the buying authority, led by Jo Beighton-Emms, the contact person.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the creation of innovative and safe play solutions for public spaces, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality design-and-build services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to take part in this competitive process. The successful contractor will have the opportunity to contribute to the community by enhancing a well-utilised local play park, all while gaining valuable exposure and establishing a track record in public sector projects.

## Notice

Wivenhoe Town Council is seeking quotes from suitably qualified contractors to design, supply and install a new play area, with safety surfacing, for children aged 2-11 years at Mede Way, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9HP. This opportunity is open to companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative play solutions for public spaces. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver a full design-and-build package. The current Mede Way playpark contains dated play facilities in need of complete redevelopment. The area is well used by local families.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f2d8c3-ddb6-460e-9e37-f15a9a4820f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - contractors design, supply and installation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIVENHOE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIVENHOE |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO7 9SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f2d8c3-ddb6-460e-9e37-f15a9a4820f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f2d8c3-ddb6-460e-9e37-f15a9a4820f7
  28th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1125fd5a-84bd-4196-9635-a6481b4655c6
  Tender notice providing details of specification, tender process, legal and insurance requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wivenhoe.gov.uk

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