--- title: "New Play Area, Whartons Lane, Ashurst" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc682e86-db0f-4741-ac57-74ec4a1a807f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc682e86-db0f-4741-ac57-74ec4a1a807f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc682e86-db0f-4741-ac57-74ec4a1a807f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc682e86-db0f-4741-ac57-74ec4a1a807f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASHURST & COLBURY PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-30" --- # New Play Area, Whartons Lane, Ashurst Buyer: ASHURST & COLBURY PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc682e86-db0f-4741-ac57-74ec4a1a807f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc682e86-db0f-4741-ac57-74ec4a1a807f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc682e86-db0f-4741-ac57-74ec4a1a807f.json) ## Summary Ashurst & Colbury Parish Council is seeking contractors for the development of a new play area at Whartons Lane, Ashurst, targeting children aged 2 to 10 years. The procurement process is currently at the tender amendment stage, with an open procedure method, inviting bids up to a maximum budget of £100,000. The project is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services (CPV code: 92000000). Contractors are encouraged to make site visits before the tender submission deadline, which closes on 31st October 2025. The project contract is anticipated to commence on 1st December 2025 and be completed by 1st January 2026. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and recreational facilities sectors, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering inclusive, educational, and physical play environments. The project offers a platform for businesses specialising in play equipment manufacturing, installation, and landscaping services to showcase their expertise and creative solutions. Companies with experience in engaging local communities through inclusive play equipment, especially those for children with disabilities, might find this project aligns well with their service offerings, thereby opening avenues for business growth and community impact. ## Notice The Parish Council are looking to provide a new play area for children between the ages of 2 and 10 years old. The equipment will provide benefits to residents as follows: Social - the provision of new equipment will bring together residents from across the social spectrum by providing play equipment for everyone's use. Inclusive - inclusive play equipment will be provided as part of the project to provide play facilities for children with disabilities and/or learning difficulties. Educational - the project will look to provide equipment that will stimulate children mentally whilst they play. Physical - the provision of new equipment will attract children to play outside which will have positive effects on their physical development. Project Cost The total project cost shall not exceed PS100,000. If during the tender stage the Contractor believes this cannot be achieved, they shall immediately raise this with the Parish Council so that the scope of the works can be reviewed to determine what can be achieved within this constraint. Site Visits Contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site before submitting their tender. Please contact the Karen Cramoysan, Parish Clerk to arrange this and to also be sent the invite to tender pack; mailto: parishclerk@ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02c1cf6-ad93-4d61-ad28-e2fa1c38a34c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | ASHURST & COLBURY PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO30 0BH | | 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 | Hedge End South | | Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2025 at 14:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02c1cf6-ad93-4d61-ad28-e2fa1c38a34c - 23 Sep 2025 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02c1cf6-ad93-4d61-ad28-e2fa1c38a34c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02c1cf6-ad93-4d61-ad28-e2fa1c38a34c 30th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/591a50d8-d991-40d4-9895-08083c173919 ## Notice URLs - https://www.ashurstandcolbury-pc.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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