--- title: "Play Safety Surfaces Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9181356-8d0b-44e3-855c-1f5a83073bf6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9181356-8d0b-44e3-855c-1f5a83073bf6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9181356-8d0b-44e3-855c-1f5a83073bf6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9181356-8d0b-44e3-855c-1f5a83073bf6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-05" --- # Play Safety Surfaces Refurbishment Buyer: LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9181356-8d0b-44e3-855c-1f5a83073bf6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9181356-8d0b-44e3-855c-1f5a83073bf6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9181356-8d0b-44e3-855c-1f5a83073bf6.json) ## Summary This procurement process, initiated by Leighton Linslade Town Council, is centred around the refurbishment of play safety surfaces. The project falls within the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and is located in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HD, England. The current stage is "Tender," with key deadlines including a PQQ submission by 9.00am on Monday, 5th January 2026. The project is split into two parts to be completed across different financial years: the first four parks by 31st March 2026 and the next set starting 1st April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2027, with a budget ranging from £85,000 to £100,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for specialist play surfaces contractors, particularly those looking to expand their services in public sector projects. The open procedure allows for broad participation, and SMEs are encouraged to apply. Successful providers will be shortlisted based on their pre-qualification questionnaire and formal quotations, offering a chance to present directly to Council Members. The refurbishment includes addressing issues from the ROSPA report, providing warranties, and enhancing the environmental sustainability of the play areas, presenting a robust engagement for companies committed to quality and eco-friendly solutions. Interested businesses can contact Cat Lowman for more information about the project details and presentation requirements. ## Notice Following our Annual ROSPA report we require a contractor to complete some work in our park spaces. Leighton-Linslade Town Council wishes to appoint a Specialist Play Surfaces Contractor to refurbish/replace the play surfaces at eight of our play areas. Some sites require a full replacement and others just an overlay as recommended by the report from ROSPA. Further details of the locations are found in the attached documentation. The works will be split into two parts with the first four parks to be completed within this financial year (i.e. before 31st March 2026) and the second set of four parks to be completed next financial year (i.e. beginning 1st April 2026). Please complete the attached pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) along with a detailed quotation for the works required (as described below) The Town Council will then shortlist providers following these submissions. The successful providers may then be invited to present to Council Members in late January with the award being made in early Feb for work to commence in March 2026. The presentation will be a max 15 min PowerPoint Presentation and then 15 min Q&A. The deadline for your PQQ and formal quotation is 9.00am on Monday 5th January 2026. Requirements for the Play Surface Refurbishments: * To address the issues raised during the recent RoSPA report. * To provide a warranty for the works. * To increase the longevity of these much-needed play areas in our town and help to reduce their carbon and ecological footprint. Interested parties may contact Cat Lowman, Administration for Grounds and Environmental Services on 01525 631912 or by email at cat.lowman@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3cea5de-adfd-447d-882a-8bbb933b104a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 5 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 | | 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 | LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LEIGHTON BUZZARD | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU7 1HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Leighton-Linslade North | | Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2025 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3cea5de-adfd-447d-882a-8bbb933b104a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3cea5de-adfd-447d-882a-8bbb933b104a 5th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c8fe8f4-1b2b-40d6-8a5a-8727d7e42461 PQQ for all LLTC Submissions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80613401-561a-413e-b5e7-33d61a437a26 Details of the play parks requiring the works. ## Notice URLs - http://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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