--- title: "Kidlington Parish Council Play Area Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e97d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e97d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e97d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e97d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-04" --- # Kidlington Parish Council Play Area Development Buyer: KIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e97d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e97d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e97d.json) ## Summary Kidlington Parish Council has initiated a tender process to develop a new play area at Park Hill Recreation Ground. This project falls under the 'works' category and aims to replace the outdated play facilities with a modern and accessible play area catering mainly to children aged 2-8 years. The council, located in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, seeks a qualified contractor capable of delivering a creative and safe play environment. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions open until 28th April 2025. The estimated contract value is £144,000, and the project is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2025, concluding on 1st May 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in playground equipment design, landscaping, and construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Businesses with experience in creating accessible, durable, and engaging play spaces will find this project suits their expertise. The contractor must ensure the design includes new gates, pathways, and equipment while maintaining some existing structures. Attention to maintenance and long-term sustainability will be a crucial evaluation criterion, making this tender ideal for companies that offer comprehensive installation and aftercare services. ## Notice Kidlington Parish Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to design and deliver a play area to replace the existing facility at Park Hill Recreation Ground. The Recreation Ground is a large open space with good parking and generally used for walking, gardening (planting plots adjacent to play area) and recreational sports on the multi-use games area. The play area itself is dated and poorly designed, which requires all the existing equipment to be removed and disposed of, replaced with a new and exciting space that caters mainly for 2-8-year-olds. The existing footprint should be maintained, with the fencing remaining, however new gates, pathways, equipment and surfacing to be designed into the area. This is to ensure the site is accessible all year round, and equipment is connected using surfacing, while retaining some of the natural turf to soften the design. Maintenance is a key aspect for the Council who manage multiple play areas, and suppliers should consider this when selecting equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007911-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £144,000 | | Lots value | £144,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | KIDLINGTON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX5 1AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Cherwell | | Electoral ward | Kidlington East | | Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 37535100 - Swings - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 37535210 - Playground swings - 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus - 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds - 37535240 - Playground slides - 37535250 - Playground see saws - 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment - 37535291 - Wall climbing equipment - 37535292 - Rope climbing equipment - 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities ## Release History - 4 Mar 2025 at 16:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007911-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007911-2025 4th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-65 Form of Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-66 Warranty and Reference Information - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-67 Specification Document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-68 Draft Building Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-69 Main Tender Document ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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