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title: "Play Areas for Heritage Sites 2025/26 (Project Play)"
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# Play Areas for Heritage Sites 2025/26 (Project Play)

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1a69743-39c2-4bc2-b5d1-e7d517128d9a

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## Summary

English Heritage-Estates is inviting tenders for the "Play Areas for Heritage Sites 2025/26 (Project Play)" to design, supply, and install play areas across various locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The project, valued at £930,000, requires comprehensive landscaping and accessibility features tailored to each site. The contracting process, currently in the tender stage, will close on 30 October 2024, with a contract period running from 18 November 2024 to 30 April 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, suitable for above-threshold contracts, focusing on the supply of goods classified under CPV code 37535200 (Playground equipment).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by allowing firms to showcase their expertise in creating inclusive and innovative play environments. Companies specialising in playground equipment, landscaping for historic environments, or enhancing visitor experiences at heritage sites are well-suited to compete. The project requires adherence to sensitive historical contexts while promoting accessibility, making it ideal for businesses with a proven track record in these areas. As the tender is not recurrent, securing this contract could lead to a prestigious partnership with English Heritage, enhancing the winning firm's portfolio and market reputation.

## Notice

To design, supply and install new play areas in accordance with each individual sites needs including any landscaping requirements. Both play areas should be designed and constructed to be as accessible as per the guidance document. Each scheme needs to be sensitive and appropriate to the historic environment and landscape and consideration should be given for other suitable options in addition to (or even instead of) physical play areas that will optimise the visitor experience and drive visitation. Additional information: Full details and response requirement can be viewed via our tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ed09ec-1a24-438b-aefc-40dd12fbf13e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £930,000 |
| 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| 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
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535270 - Playground sandboxes
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 08:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ed09ec-1a24-438b-aefc-40dd12fbf13e
- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ed09ec-1a24-438b-aefc-40dd12fbf13e
- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ed09ec-1a24-438b-aefc-40dd12fbf13e
- 28 Aug 2024 at 15:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ed09ec-1a24-438b-aefc-40dd12fbf13e
- 28 Aug 2024 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ed09ec-1a24-438b-aefc-40dd12fbf13e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ed09ec-1a24-438b-aefc-40dd12fbf13e
  9th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/

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