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title: "High Street Rec Play Area"
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# High Street Rec Play Area

Buyer: BOTLEY PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98a4c9a2-16b7-4a53-bd9e-932e60130f1b

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## Summary

Botley Parish Council, based in Southampton, England, is initiating a procurement process for the replacement of the children's play area at High Street Recreation Ground, Botley, with an active tender titled "High Street Rec Play Area." This enterprise falls within the playground equipment sector, specifically under the industry categories of playground and park equipment. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to apply without prequalification thresholds. Interested parties are invited to engage in the tender stage which commenced on 13th March 2026, with submissions due by 26th June 2026, and the actual contract period stretching from 2nd November to 18th December 2026. The project is budgeted up to £155,000 excluding VAT and aims to deliver a modern, inclusive play space.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in the design, supply, and installation of children's play equipment. Companies with expertise in playground equipment can leverage their capability to offer innovative solutions enhancing play value. The contracting process is open, providing inclusive opportunities for qualified firms to propose cost-effective and creative designs, including safety surfacing and ground preparations. It is an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public works projects and improve community infrastructure through engaging and state-of-the-art recreational facilities.

## Notice

This tender document invites qualified and experienced suppliers of play equipment to submit proposals for the design, supply, installation, and safety surfacing of a new children's play area. The new play area will replace the existing facility at the High Street Recreation Ground, Botley which is now outdated and in need of renewal. The vision is to create an engaging, inclusive, modern play space that provides high play value for a wide range of children. The maximum budget for this project is PS155,000 (ex VAT), inclusive of: * All equipment * All installation work * All safety surfacing * Labour and materials * Ground preparations * Removal of existing equipment * Any ancillary costs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e29660-a0d8-4ebe-b94c-1344b3c1059a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| 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 | BOTLEY PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Botley |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e29660-a0d8-4ebe-b94c-1344b3c1059a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e29660-a0d8-4ebe-b94c-1344b3c1059a
  13th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://botley-pc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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